British Wreck Commissioner's Inquiry
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:investigation
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
British Board of Trade |
| gptkbp:concluded_on |
1913
|
| gptkbp:consequences |
maritime liability
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
safety regulations
public awareness of maritime safety |
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
|
| gptkbp:established |
1912
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important maritime inquiry
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Wreck Commissioner's Inquiry
|
| gptkbp:impact |
maritime law reforms
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:International_Convention_for_the_Safety_of_Life_at_Sea
|
| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:government_officials
gptkb:White_Star_Line insurance companies witnesses legal representatives naval architects marine engineers media representatives survivors' families |
| gptkbp:legacy |
enhanced training for crew members
greater accountability for shipping companies highlighted importance of safety regulations improved ship design standards increased scrutiny of maritime practices influenced future inquiries influenced public policy on maritime safety set precedents for investigations |
| gptkbp:legislation |
Merchant Shipping Act 1894
Merchant Shipping Act 1906 Merchant Shipping Act 1914 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
Lord Mersey
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
emergency procedures
communication failures ship design flaws ice warnings lifeboat regulations |
| gptkbp:outcome |
recommendations for maritime safety
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
investigate maritime disasters
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
sinking of the RMS Titanic
|
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Titanic
|
| gptkbp:testimonials |
gptkb:crew_members
gptkb:Survivor experts |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:RMS_Titanic
gptkb:J._Bruce_Ismay |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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