Deadly danger of icebergs--Dozens of ships perish in collision--
Other disasters.

CHAPTER XXVI
DEVELOPMENT OF SHIPBUILDING

Evolution of water travel--Increases in size of vessels--
Is there any limit?--Achievements in speed--Titanic not the last word.

CHAPTER XXVII
SAFETY AND LIFE-SAVING DEVICES

Wireless telegraphy--Water-tight bulkheads--Submarine signals--
Life-boats and rafts--Nixon's pontoon--Life-preservers and buoys--Rockets.

CHAPTER XXVIII
TIME FOR REFLECTION AND REFORM

Speed and luxury overemphasized--Space needed for life-boats
devoted to swimming pools and squash-courts--Mania for speed records
compels use of dangerous routes and prevents proper caution in foggy
weather--Life more valuable than luxury--Safety more important than
speed--An aroused public opinion necessary--International conference
recommended--Adequate life-saving equipment should be compulsory--
Speed regulations in bad weather--Co-operation in arranging schedules
to keep vessels within reach of each other--Legal regulations.

CHAPTER XXIX
THE SENATORIAL INVESTIGATION