* The cause of the sinking is still debated. Some believe that the iceberg struck the ship's side, while others believe that it struck the ship's bottom.
* The ship's radio operator was not on duty when the iceberg was spotted. This delay in sending out a distress signal may have contributed to the high death toll.
* The lifeboats were not filled to capacity. Some lifeboats were only half full when they were lowered into the water.
* Many of the passengers were not wearing life jackets. Life jackets were not required at the time, and many people did not know how to use them.
* The crew was not prepared for a disaster of this magnitude. They did not have enough lifeboats, they did not know how to use the life jackets, and they did not have a plan for evacuating the ship.
* The sinking of the Titanic was a major turning point in maritime safety. New regulations were put in place after the disaster to prevent future tragedies.