Titanic travelled at an excessive speed its captain had not been negligent . The mystery of the Titanic 's demise is not only shrouded in innuendo and speculation but also accusations of negligence and arrogance on the part of the crew and the owners of the great ship . Chief among the accusations of negligence are claims that the lifeboats were either faulty or misused . Another claim of grave concern to Titanic researchers and theorists is the fact that the two officers...