Over the years, the sinking of the RMS Titanic has been the subject of many investigations, theories and speculations. The tragedy that occurred on the night of April 14-15, 1912 is considered one of the greatest disasters in naval history and left an indelible mark on the history of the 20th century. However, until recently, the exact causes of the disaster and the decisions made on board the Titanic remained a mystery. At 101 years old, Captain Edward Smith, the leader of the ill-fated voyage, has finally broken his silence and revealed details that had been hidden for more than a century.

Captain Smith, a respected and experienced figure in the merchant navy, spent many years in service before taking command of the Titanic. During his career, he commanded several ships, but his connection with the Titanic would be his most famous, as he became captain of the most luxurious and technologically advanced ship of the time. On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail from Southampton for New York, carrying over 2,200 passengers and crew. What seemed like a historic journey turned into a tragedy that would shock the world.

According to Captain Smith, the main cause of the ship’s sinking was not a technical error or a flaw in the ship’s design, but a series of decisions made under pressure and unexpected circumstances. Smith admitted that one of the determining factors was the speed at which the boat was sailing, an aspect that was controversial from the beginning. The Titanic was traveling at a speed too high for the sea conditions that night, despite warnings of icebergs in the area. Smith said that because of the reliance on the ship and the pressure to reach New York quickly, recommendations to reduce speed in dangerous waters were ignored.

Another aspect that the captain revealed was the crew’s lack of preparation for a disaster of this magnitude. Although the Titanic was equipped with lifeboats, Smith admitted that there was insufficient training for emergencies, which led to confusion and panic during the sinking. Poor organization of the evacuation process worsened the passengers’ chances of survival.

Smith also noted that although he was aware of the risks of sailing at high speed in an area full of icebergs, his reputation and the pressure he was under to complete the voyage without incident played a decisive role in the decisions he made that night. The captain stated that when he looked back, he realized that many of the decisions he made were motivated by a desire to impress society and prove that the Titanic was unsinkable.

Edward Smith’s revelations have left historians and experts in shock, as many of these details have never been directly reported before. Although the captain can no longer change the events of the past, his confession sheds new light on a disaster that until now has been shrouded in speculation and mystery.

Through his words, Captain Smith finally provided a clearer perspective on what happened that fateful night, allowing the world to better understand the mistakes and decisions that led to the tragedy that changed the history of navigation forever.