The first function was at the Tudor Merchants Hall where we listened enthralled to Rear Admiral John Lang who was a Marine Accident Investigator and has analysed the Titanic accident from his angle using his knowledge and criteria.

He asked three questions: How did it happen, Why did the Titanic sink, and why were so many lives lost ??

Johns up to date analysis more or less proved that no one was prepared for such an accident and no one was able to give directions as to what to do...
As a result of this disaster all safety on ships was revised and the Ice Patrol was set up.

A most interesting lecture which set the tone for the weekend..


Photo by Ian Huntly