Question

After the Times reported that the Titanic sank, newsmen stormed the White Star Line's offices and asked Vice President Phillip Franklin to confirm the rumor. How did he reply? Be Specific.

Answer 1

After the Titanic was rumored to be sunk, reporters asked Vice President Philip Franklin to confirm the rumour and he said, “We place absolute confidence in the Titanic. We believe that the boat is unsinkable”.

He later defended his statement by saying he made his statement based on expert opinion.