Different theories to the cause of the disaster

According to journalist Senan Molony, who have been studying the Titanic for over 30 years, the ship left port with a fire on board because the White Star Line (operator of the Titanic) was in financial trouble. As a result, the Titanic needed to sail on schedule, or the company may have folded.

 Others disagree with Molony’s conclusions. The previous secretary of the British Titanic Society, David Hill, admits to the fire but thinks the iceberg was the ultimate reason.