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Coordination Failure and the Sinking of Titanic
The Sinking of the Unsinkable Titanic: Mental Inertia and Coordination Failures Fu-Lai Tony Yu Department of Economics and Finance Hong Kong Shue Yan University Abstract This study investigates the sinking of the Titanic from the theory of human agency derived from Austrian economics, interpretation sociology and organizational theories. Unlike most arguments in organizational and management sciences, this study offers a subjectivist perspective of mental inertia to understand the Titanic disaster. Specifically, this study will argue that the fall of the Titanic was mainly due to a series of coordination and judgment failures that occurred simultaneously. Such systematic failures were manifested in the misinterpretations of the incoming events, as a result of mental inertia, by all parties concerned in the fatal accident, including lookouts, telegram officers, the Captain, lifeboat crewmen, architects, engineers, senior management people and owners of the ship. This study concludes that no matter how successful the past is, we should not take experience for granted entirely. Given the uncertain future, high alertness to potential dangers and crises will allow us to avoid iceberg mines in the sea and arrived onshore safely. Keywords: The R.M.S. Titanic; Maritime disaster; Coordination failure; Mental inertia; Judgmental error; Austrian and organizational economics 1. The Titanic Disaster So this is the ship they say is unsinkable. It is unsinkable. God himself could not sink this ship. From Butler (1998: 39) [The] Titanic… will stand as a monument and warning to human presumption. The Bishop of Winchester, Southampton, 1912 Although the sinking of the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic (thereafter as the Titanic) is not the largest loss of life in maritime history1, it is the most famous one2. -
Saving the Survivors Transferring to Steam Passenger Ships When He Joined the White Star Line in 1880
www.BretwaldaBooks.com @Bretwaldabooks bretwaldabooks.blogspot.co.uk/ Bretwalda Books on Facebook First Published 2020 Text Copyright © Rupert Matthews 2020 Rupert Matthews asserts his moral rights to be regarded as the author of this book. All rights reserved. No reproduction of any part of this publication is permitted without the prior written permission of the publisher: Bretwalda Books Unit 8, Fir Tree Close, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3LD [email protected] www.BretwaldaBooks.com ISBN 978-1-909698-63-5 Historian Rupert Matthews is an established public speaker, school visitor, history consultant and author of non-fiction books, magazine articles and newspaper columns. His work has been translated into 28 languages (including Sioux). Looking for a speaker who will engage your audience with an amusing, interesting and informative talk? Whatever the size or make up of your audience, Rupert is an ideal speaker to make your event as memorable as possible. Rupert’s talks are lively, informative and fun. They are carefully tailored to suit audiences of all backgrounds, ages and tastes. Rupert has spoken successfully to WI, Probus, Round Table, Rotary, U3A and social groups of all kinds as well as to lecture groups, library talks and educational establishments.All talks come in standard 20 minute, 40 minute and 60 minute versions, plus questions afterwards, but most can be made to suit any time slot you have available. 3 History Talks The History of Apples : King Arthur – Myth or Reality? : The History of Buttons : The Escape of Charles II - an oak tree, a smuggling boat and more close escapes than you would believe. -
Day 1, Wednesday 24 June, Lots 1-500
DAY 1, WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE, LOTS 1-500 Lot Description Estimate Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers, Quiz 1-49 (set, 49 cards) (gd/vg, checklist £60-70 1 unmarked) (49) (plus BP*) Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers, Quiz 50-98 (set, 49 cards) (gd/vg, £80-120 2 checklist unmarked) (49) (plus BP*) Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers (Black back, 1-42) (set, 42 cards) (gd/vg, £50-70 3 checklist unmarked) (42) (plus BP*) Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers (Black back, 43-84) (set, 42 cards) (gd/vg, £80-120 4 checklist unmarked) (42) (plus BP*) Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers (Did You Know?, Scottish, 1-73) (set, 73 £80-100 5 cards) (ex, checklist unmarked) (73) (plus BP*) Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers (Did You Know?, Scottish, 74-144) (set, 71 £200-300 6 cards) (ex, checklist unmarked) (71) (plus BP*) Trade cards, A&BC Gum, Footballers (Green back, Scottish, Rub Coin) (set, 132 £250-350 7 cards) (vg, checklist unmarked) (132) (plus BP*) £40-60 8 Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Bury (set, 13 cards) (vg) (plus BP*) £40-60 9 Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Exeter (set, 12 cards) (vg) (plus BP*) £40-60 10 Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Leicester City (set, 12 cards) (vg) (plus BP*) £40-60 11 Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Lincoln City (set, 11 cards) (vg) (plus BP*) Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Northampton Town (set, 12 cards) £40-60 12 (vg) (plus BP*) Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Rotherham United (set, 12 cards) £40-60 13 (vg) (plus BP*) £40-60 14 Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Southampton (set, 12 cards) (vg) (plus BP*) Trade cards, News Chronicle, Footballers, Wolverhampton Wanderers (set, 12 £40-60 15 cards) (vg) (plus BP*) Cigarette cards, Smith's, Footballers (Brown back, 1906), Aston Villa, four £60-80 16 cards, no 3 J. -
Maritime Science and Technology: Maritime Our World Changing
Changing our world Maritime science and technology: Maritime science and technology: Changing our world Nigel Watson Managing Editor: Barbara Jones Nigel Watson Managing Editor: Barbara Jones Spine Front Cover (silver) (silver text and logo & logotype, embossed image) Maritime science and technology: changing our world Nigel Watson Managing Editor: Barbara Jones Assistant Editor: Louise Sanger, MA 1b+w.indd 1 01/10/2019 16:08 First published in the United Kingdom in 2015 by Lloyd’s Register Group Limited, 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS www.lr.org Republished as a text-only version online in 2017 by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS www.lrfoundation.org.uk Design, text and layout The moral rights of the authors have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or used in any information storage retrieval system without prior permission being obtained in writing from Lloyd’s Register. Designer: Dawn Smith – Pipeline Design Picture Research: Mat Curtis Researcher: Luke Sanger Additional Research: Charlotte Atkinson, MA, Sean Clemenson, Victoria Culkin, MA , Anne Cowne Printed and bound in the UK by Amadeus Press A CIP catalogue record is available from the British Library. The publishers and authors have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information in Maritime science and technology: changing our world. Similarly every effort has been made to contact copyright holders. We apologise for any uninten- tional errors or omissions. The publisher and authors disclaim any liability, loss, injury or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of the contents of this book. -
White Star Liners White Star Liners
White Star Liners White Star Liners This document, and more, is available for download from Martin's Marine Engineering Page - www.dieselduck.net White Star Liners Adriatic I (1872-99) Statistics Gross Tonnage - 3,888 tons Dimensions - 133.25 x 12.46m (437.2 x 40.9ft) Number of funnels - 1 Number of masts - 4 Construction - Iron Propulsion - Single screw Engines - Four-cylindered compound engines made by Maudslay, Sons & Field, London Service speed - 14 knots Builder - Harland & Wolff Launch date - 17 October 1871 Passenger accommodation - 166 1st class, 1,000 3rd class Details of Career The Adriatic was ordered by White Star in 1871 along with the Celtic, which was almost identical. It was launched on 17 October 1871. It made its maiden voyage on 11 April 1872 from Liverpool to New York, via Queenstown. In May of the same year it made a record westbound crossing, between Queenstown and Sandy Hook, which had been held by Cunard's Scotia since 1866. In October 1874 the Adriatic collided with Cunard's Parthia. Both ships were leaving New York harbour and steaming parallel when they were drawn together. The damage to both ships, however, was superficial. The following year, in March 1875, it rammed and sank the US schooner Columbus off New York during heavy fog. In December it hit and sank a sailing schooner in St. George's Channel. The ship was later identified as the Harvest Queen, as it was the only ship unaccounted for. The misfortune of the Adriatic continued when, on 19 July 1878, it hit the brigantine G.A. -
Men's Fashion in 1912 24
Life in 1912 by ALookThruTime Table of Content Enjoying Life and the Arts in 1912 4 Transportation in 1912 6 Answering the Call of Nature in 1912 9 What did they use for Toilet Paper in 1912 11 Facts about life in 1912 and 2012 13 Schools in 1912 14 Roads in 1912 15 Life Events in 1912 17 Communication in 1912 19 Prices in 1912 21 Women's Fashion in 1912 24 Men's Fashion in 1912 26 Hats and Hairstyles in 1912 28 Life Events in 1912 30 Jobs and Careers in 1912 32 Sports in 1912 34 Women's Roles in 1912 36 Medical and Health Issues in 1912 38 Companies Established In 1912 41 1912 at a Glance 43 Miscellaneous Facts about 1912 44 Headlines of 1912 46 Celebrities in 1912 49 Popular Music of 1912 53 1912--The Year of the Presidents 56 1912 At A Glance 59 Titanic Special: Titanic Is Born 62 Titanic Is Launched 64 Titanic Leaves On Her Maiden Voyage 67 Music on the Titanic 69 First Class Life on the Titanic 72 Second Class Life on the Titanic 78 Third Class Life on the Titanic 81 Alexander's Ragtime Band 85 The Officers and Crew of the Titanic 86 Heroes: The Titanic Band 91 Songs Heard on the Titanic 94 Iceberg, Right Ahead! 96 Autumn, heard the night of Titanic's Sinking 102 Nearer, My God, To Thee, Last Song Played As the Titanic Sinks 104 Carpathia Arrives….Titanic Survivors Are Rescued 106 Carpathia Arrives in New York 110 The Recovery Effort 112 The Titanic Hearings and Aftermath 115 What Happened to the White Star and Cunard Ships? 120 Bonus Article: Remembering Those that Perished At Sea 123 Enjoying Life and the Arts in 1912 Have you ever thought about what life was like 100 years ago? Life has changed considerably in the last 100 years! Today we have numerous forms of entertainment from television, radio, internet, MP3 players, Wii’s, Blackberry’s, Kindles, and a number of other gadgets that keep us entertained. -
The Log of Lt Cdr E C Roden
THE LOG OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER E C RODEN RNR HMS Caronia 3 August 1914 - 15 May 1915 Edited by E J Scaplehorn Published by kind permission of Victoria and Fred Silvester © Liverpool Nautical Research Society 2020 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Liverpool Nautical Research Society wishes to thank Victoria and Fred Silvester for allowing us to publish Lieutenant Commander Roden’s Log, and for their encouragement and support in enabling this important memoir of the Great War at sea to reach a wider audience. We are particularly indebted to Fred Silvester for producing the first typed transcript, which made subsequent editing far less difficult than it would otherwise have been. We would also like to thank the Liverpool RNR Officers’ Club (‘Sea Urchins’) and especially Lieutenant Commander John Glover RD RNR for highlighting the existence of the Log, and for help with editing. The biographical introduction below is largely derived from a ‘Sea Urchins’ publication commemorating their centenary. We are fortunate that the transcribed deck log of HMS Caronia is available online at http://www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-08-HMS_Caronia.htm. This has been invaluable in setting Lieutenant Commander Roden’s private log within its historical context. The appearance of Lieutenant Commander Roden’s initials throughout the deck log confers an immediacy which enhances both documents. We acknowledge with gratitude the contribution of Naval-History.Net in developing this article. 1 EDITOR’S NOTE The original log, in the possession of Victoria Silvester, is handwritten in a foolscap-sized notebook with board covers. It was passed down to Victoria from her mother, Mary Lloyd-Davies, daughter of Lt Cdr Roden. -
Stamps, Commemorative Covers, Comics, Postcards, Cigarette Cards Etc Thursday 24 May 2012 10:00
Three Day Music, Entertainment, Sport and Collectables Sale. Day Two - Stamps, Commemorative Covers, Comics, Postcards, Cigarette Cards etc Thursday 24 May 2012 10:00 Special Auction Services 81 Greenham Business Park Special Auction Services (Three Day Music, Entertainment, Sport and Collectables Sale. Day Two - Stamps, Commemorative Covers, Comics, Postcards, Cigarette Cards etc ) Catalogue - Downloaded from UKAuctioneers.com Newbury RG19 6HW Special Auction Services (Three Day Music, Entertainment, Sport and Collectables Sale. Day Two - Stamps, Commemorative Covers, Comics, Postcards, Cigarette Cards etc ) Catalogue - Downloaded from UKAuctioneers.com Lot: 623 Covers: Aviation, a collection of approx 60 covers inc some Covers: A large collection of Benham Silk Covers, various signed examples, all relating to Aviation special events, some subjects inc. Cats, RSPB, Royalty etc, a few signed. Most still relating to Concorde, others relating to commercial & military on board as issued with original paperwork (ex) (qty, 2 boxes) events, (all vg) Estimate: £100.00 - £120.00 Estimate: £50.00 - £80.00 Lot: 624 Lot: 633 Covers: A collection of Benham Gold 500 Club covers, various Covers: A collection of approx 240 covers inc some signed subjects, all as issued with original paperwork (ex) (approx 100) examples, all relating to Lifeboats and the RNLI (vg) Estimate: £50.00 - £80.00 Estimate: £50.00 - £60.00 Lot: 625 Lot: 634 Covers: Aviation, Concorde, a collection of approx 100 Covers: A collection of 28 RAF & Military related covers, -
Postcards & Paper Collectibles
Ron & Alec Millard POSTCARDS & PAPER COLLECTIBLES Cherryland Auctions Mail Auction #263 Mail Auction Closing Date: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 CherrylandPostcards.com Index by Lot Number 1. Advertising 710. Holidays & 1294. Autos 171. Animals Greetings 1331. Aviation 178. Art Cards incl. Art Nouveau 861. Military 1390. Ships 201. Artist Signed 866. Native American History 1419. Trains 358. Black & White Photos 870. Novelty 1440. Misc. Transportation 384. Black History 922. Nudes & Risque incl. Ethnic 1460. U.S. Geographical by States 421. Cameras & Related 1007. Pretty Ladies 1509. World Leaders 427. Children 1021. U.S. Political & Presidents 1527. Worldwide by Country 433. Circus Related & Macabre 1046. Patriotic & Propaganda 1572. Postcards by Topics 440. Expositions & Fairs 1066. W.W. I Propaganda 1633. Miscellaneous Paper 455. Famous People 1203. W.W. II Propaganda Collectibles 528. Fantasy 1230. Sports & Games 1691. Bulk Postcard Lots 625. Halloween & Easter Witches 1285. Stamp, Coin & Postcard 664. Santas & Krampus Related CHERRYLAND AUCTIONS RONALD D. MILLARD P.O. BOX 427 FRANKFORT, MI 49635 (231) 352-9758 AUCTION BIDDING Buying cards at auction is simple. Each auction is divided into many catego- ANNOUNCEMENTS ries always listed on the front page under the auction index. This can help you locate cards fast or you can read through the auction at your leisure. Dear Reader, Welcome to Auction #263. This auction will The lot descriptions can be read as follows: close 9:00 pm EST Tuesday, August 2nd, Lot Number Number of cards in the lot. If no number, then he lot contains one card. 2011. Basic Category Brief Description We will be at the following postcard shows: 505. -
Project News
Phillips DNA News www.phillipsdnaproject.com August 2012 Volume 4 Issue 8 ©2011 The Phillips DNA Project Editor: Nancy Kiser Please submit news articles or ideas fo r articles to the editor. Questions about Genetic Genealogy can always be sent to the editor. Project News This month, we continue a new feature in our newsletter: reviews of books that offer information on one or more branches of the Phillips family. These reviews will be occasionally published to tell readers which books might be of value by providing information on particular individuals. They are not intended to describe the literary quality of the book. Usually they will offer no guidance as to the accuracy of the book’s information. We hope other readers will submit reviews of books they come across in the course of their research. A History of the Briggs and Phillips Families and Related Lines, by Richard Dunn. RD Editions, 100 Oxford Circle, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. 2008. Reviewed by Sally Phillips, Phillips Family DNA Group 32 This compilation covers branches of the Briggs, Phillips, Bennett, Arrington, Jones, Cherry, Dowling, Polk, Hale, and Dunn families. The Phillips documentation begins in North Carolina and Tennessee in 1842 and includes subsequent descendants. Phillips names in the index are: Aaron Aldney, Albert Thomas, Alma Lotie, Anna Jean, Annie, Betty Lisle, Briggs, Cornelia Kitura Flynt, Ed M., Grace Briggs, Grace Briggs, Jr., Ida Hull, J. W., James, Janice Marion, Jennifer, Jerry Thomas, Katie Polk, Kitura, Lee Briggs, Leslie Ann, Lotie, Lotie Alma, Lucille Bradford, Lydia, Mary Louise, Michael Jerome, Nina, Paul Edward, Paul Jerome, Paul Jerome, Jr., Richard, Robert, Robert Briggs, Robert Briggs II, Robert L., Robert Lee, Ruth, Sarah Esther, Victoria. -
The History of Audley Family M
This document has been produced for display on www.audleyfamilyhistory.com. Please feel free to distribute this document to others but please give credit to the website. This document should not be used for commercial gain Audley Family History Compiled for www.audleyfamilyhistory.com & www.audley.one-name.net Family M Audley of, Ireland, & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. and Fylde, Lancashire, England. Contents REVISIONS........................................................................................................................................................................2 SPARE TAG NUMBERS...................................................................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................3 SURNAME: IS IT ADLEY OR AUDLEY OR ÁILIGH OR Ó H-ADHLAIGH..........................................................3 "TÚS TUILE"...................................................................................................................................................4 "ALL IRELAND SURNAMES"...........................................................................................................................4 “IRISH NAMES AND SURNAMES”....................................................................................................................5 CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................................5 -
THE MEMOIR of EDNAH SHEPARD THOMAS PERSPECTIVES on WRITING Series Editors, Susan H
THE MEMOIR OF EDNAH SHEPARD THOMAS PERSPECTIVES ON WRITING Series Editors, Susan H. McLeod and Rich Rice The Perspectives on Writing series addresses writing studies in a broad sense. Consistent with the wide ranging approaches characteristic of teaching and scholarship in writing across the curriculum, the series presents works that take divergent perspectives on working as a writer, teaching writing, administering writing programs, and studying writing in its various forms. The WAC Clearinghouse, Colorado State University Open Press, and University Press of Colorado are collaborating so that these books will be widely available through free digital distribution and low-cost print editions. The publishers and the Series editors are committed to the principle that knowledge should freely circulate. We see the opportunities that new technologies have for further de- mocratizing knowledge. And we see that to share the power of writing is to share the means for all to articulate their needs, interest, and learning into the great experiment of literacy. Recent Books in the Series Laura R. Micciche, Acknowledging Writing Partners (2017) Seth Kahn, William B. Lalicker, and Amy Lynch-Biniek (Eds.), Contingency, Exploitation, and Solidarity: Labor and Action in English Composition (2017) Barbara J. D’Angelo, Sandra Jamieson, Barry Maid, and Janice R. Walker (Eds.), Information Literacy: Research and Collaboration across Disciplines (2017) Justin Everett and Cristina Hanganu-Bresch (Eds.), A Minefield of Dreams: Tri- umphs and Travails of Independent Writing Programs (2016) Chris M. Anson and Jessie L. Moore (Eds.), Critical Transitions: Writing and the Questions of Transfer (2016) Joanne Addison and Sharon James McGee, Writing and School Reform: Writing Instruction in the Age of Common Core and Standardized Testing (2016) Lisa Emerson, The Forgotten Tribe: Scientists as Writers (2016) Jacob S.