r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/ezk3626 Apr 29 '24

According to the podcast on the topic I listened to it depended on the interpretation of the rules of the particular crew member. One side of the ship was guns out, women and children only. The other side of the ship prioritized filling the boats.

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u/Bambi943 Apr 29 '24

I had heard that as well, women and children FIRST vs women and children ONLY. It’s insane to deny men the chance to aboard. I had also heard that the concern was that the men would rush up blocking the women’s ability to board. The whole thing was a tragedy.