Leads the move for a Senate investigation immediately after news of Titanic's loss reaches the United States.
RMS Titanic question
What did the U.S. Senate Titanic inquiry investigate?
The Senate investigation examined the causes of the loss and testimony about ice warnings, lifeboats, speed, distress communications and the response of nearby ships.
Answer in context
The 1912 hearings, witnesses, evidence and safety recommendations. The supporting archive records below are drawn from the World History Database Titanic collection. External references are listed separately so the summary can be checked against established museum and official documentary sources.
Related Titanic archive records
Gives evidence on the opening day of the United States Senate investigation into the disaster.
Leads the United States Senate inquiry into the Titanic disaster as hearings begin.
Continues the Senate investigation after hearings move from New York to Washington.
Serves on the Senate Commerce subcommittee and participates in the investigation of Titanic's loss.
Serves on the Senate Commerce subcommittee examining testimony about the Titanic disaster.
Participates in the Senate investigation and questions witnesses about Titanic and maritime safety.
Serves on the Senate subcommittee reviewing evidence concerning Titanic's sinking.