Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

The SS Eastland disaster in 1915 which killed 844 passengers was partly caused by the requirement for additional lifeboats imposed after the Titanic sinking. The extra weight of lifeboats made the Eastland unstable and it capsized.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Eastland#The_Eastland_disas...



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: