<P> Although the sinking showed the number of lifeboats insufficient , Titanic was in compliance with maritime safety regulations of the time ( albeit the Titanic disaster proved the regulations outdated for such large passenger ships ) . The Inquiry also revealed White Star Line wanted fewer boats on the decks , to provide unobstructed views for passengers and give the ship more aesthetics from an exterior view . </P>
why was there only 20 lifeboats on the titanic
Titanic was in compliance with maritime safety regulations of the time White Star Line wanted fewer boats on the decks , to provide unobstructed views for passengers and give the ship more aesthetics from an exterior view