Comparing The Titanic And The Lusitania

A total of 2,701 deaths. Two incidents. One accidental, one targeted. The Titanic and the Lusitania. Around 1,503 people died from the sinking of the Titanic while around 1,198 people died on the Lusitania. These incidents were three years apart but what happened to both vessels are in no way similar. One hit an iceberg and sank in almost 3 hours. One was shot by the Germans and sank in 18 minutes. The Titanic sank, holding 2,208 people, and 1,530 died at the end of the night, meaning 678 survived. The Lusitania sank, holding 1,959 people, and 1,198 dying after the 18 minutes, meaning 761 people survived. Yes, how many people were on each vessel determine how many people died and survived, but what happens when human emotions and actions are put into the equation? Do human emotions play a part in how outcomes turn out? Should the survivors be punished if they didn’t help someone else to safety? …show more content…
Now, they had almost 3 hours to think of what they were going to do and to go through with their plans. Yes, people were freaking out, but they had enough time to think through everything and calm down enough to think straight. Even if they had enough time to think through everything, they still didn’t have enough lifeboats to save everyone. Modern cruise ships carry around 18 lifeboats, each being able to carry around 370. The Titanic had 20 lifeboats that were able to carry around 70 people. In this case, it was the choice of the “cruise line” to have women and children go first, probably because women can get pregnant, and the children still have their whole life to live