Distress Signals
Ismay was afraid of the truth coming out in the investigation of the ship’s sinking. For this reason, he telegrammed each of the firemen that helped on the Titanic as quickly as he could. After this, Ismay claimed that all of the firemen had died in the accident.
Distress Signals
Meet Lord Mersey
Lord Mersey, or John Charles Bigham, was the high court judge that was tasked with the case. He quickly dismissed the evidence of the fire as irrelevant out of impatience. It became clear that the judge wanted this investigation to be wrapped up quickly.
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Meet Lord Mersey