Second Winter South Polar Times
Cherry-Garrard presents another issue of the South Polar Times during the subdued second winter at Cape Evans.
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1912 in Great Britain — Page 16
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Historical records for Great Britain in 1912
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June
Snow Cave Survival
The men survive largely on seals and penguins.
Sopwith Aviation Company
Establishes the Sopwith Aviation Company.
Titanic Belfast Survey Evidence
Gives evidence about survey work carried out on Titanic at Belfast before she entered service.
Titanic Construction Inquiry
Hears technical evidence about Titanic's structure, watertight subdivision and damage.
Titanic Machinery Survey Evidence
Gives technical evidence concerning Board of Trade engineering surveys and Titanic's machinery arrangements.
Titanic Regulation Evidence
Gives extensive evidence about Board of Trade marine administration, lifeboat rules and bulkhead regulation.
Titanic Survey Evidence
Gives evidence about Board of Trade surveys conducted during Titanic's construction and certification.
White Star Technical Evidence
Gives evidence about White Star Line operating practice, equipment and Titanic's preparation for service.
July
Common Maritime Distress Wavelength
Oversees agreement on a common 600-metre wavelength, about 500 kilohertz, for maritime distress communications.
Distress Traffic Priority Rule
Oversees adoption of rules giving distress communications priority over ordinary radiotelegraph traffic.
Ordinary Wireless Traffic Suspension
Oversees regulations requiring stations hearing a distress signal to suspend ordinary traffic until emergency communications are complete.
Scheduled Distress Listening Periods
Oversees rules requiring regular three-minute silent listening periods so operators can detect weak distress calls.
Congressional Gold Medal Recognition
Receives congressional recognition for leading Carpathia's prompt rescue response to the Titanic disaster.
King Edward VII Bridge Opened
Completes the King Edward VII railway bridge across the Tyne.
Newcastle Railway Bridge
Creates a major rail connection into Newcastle Central Station.
Health Insurance Begins
Brings national health insurance contributions into operation.
National Insurance Implementation
Extends contributory medical and sickness benefits to insured workers.
Blenheim Palace Speech
Promises Conservative support for Ulster opposition to Home Rule.
Ulster Resistance Support
Intensifies Unionist resistance to the government's Irish legislation.
British Titanic Report Issued
Issues the Wreck Commissioner's report finding that Titanic was lost after striking an iceberg at excessive speed.
Continuous Lifeboat Fender Requirement
Recommends fitting lifeboats with continuous protective fenders to reduce damage while boats are lowered in a seaway.
Continuous Wireless Watch
Recommends wireless installations staffed by enough trained operators to maintain continuous service by day and night.
Crew Service Continuity Review
Recommends reviewing merchant-shipping law to encourage greater continuity of service among trained seafarers.
Double Skin and Longitudinal Bulkhead Review
Recommends investigation of double skins and longitudinal watertight bulkheads to improve passenger-ship resistance to flooding.
Duty to Assist Distressed Ships
Recommends reminding masters that they are legally required to assist vessels in distress whenever it is possible to do so.
Early Ship Design Safety Review
Recommends that authorities obtain designs and specifications early enough to require safety improvements before construction is completed.
Emergency Passenger Control System
Recommends an organized emergency-control system to secure obedience to orders and guide passengers during casualties.
Greater Subdivision Survival Standard
Recommends stronger watertight subdivision so a ship can remain afloat despite flooding over a greater proportion of its length.
International Maritime Safety Conference
Recommends an international conference to establish common standards for subdivision, lifesaving appliances, wireless, ice navigation and searchlights.
Lifeboat Capacity Based on Persons
Recommends calculating lifeboat and raft capacity from the number of people carried rather than from a ship's tonnage.
Lifeboat Emergency Equipment Readiness
Recommends that lifeboat equipment be aboard before departure and that boats carry lights, compasses, provisions and capacity markings.
Lifeboat Places for Everyone
Recommends sufficient lifeboat accommodation for everyone aboard passenger ships wherever such provision is practicable.
Lifeboats Independent of Subdivision
Recommends treating lifeboat accommodation independently from the protection provided by watertight subdivision.
Lookout Eyesight Testing
Recommends regular eyesight testing for every crew member assigned to lookout duties on passenger ships.
Mechanically Propelled Rescue Boat
Recommends giving authorities power to require one or more ship's boats to have mechanical propulsion.
Merchant Service Boat Training
Recommends encouraging systematic training for boys entering the Merchant Service so more seafarers are competent in boat work.
New Ship Safety Enforcement Powers
Recommends statutory powers allowing approved structural safety standards to be enforced on newly built passenger ships.
Passenger Ship Safety Supervision Extension
Recommends extending stronger safety supervision and inspection beyond emigrant ships to all foreign-going passenger ships.
Pre Departure Boat Working Scheme
Recommends requiring every passenger ship to have an officer-communicated plan for efficiently working the lifeboats before departure.
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