Answer. (_a_) At, or even before, 9.30 p.m. ship's time, on the night of the disaster. (_b_) No. The men in the crow's nest were warned at 9.30 p.m. to keep a sharp lookout for ice; the officer of the watch was then aware that he had reached the reported ice region, and so also was the officer who relieved him at 10 p.m. Without implying that those actually on duty were not keeping a good lookout, in view of the night being moonless, there being no wind and perhaps very little swell, and especially in view of the high speed at which the vessel was running, it is not considered that the lookout was sufficient. An extra lookout should, under the circumstances, have been placed at the stemhead, and a sharp lookout should have been kept from both sides of the bridge by an officer. (_c_) No directions were given to reduce speed. 11. (_a_) Were binoculars provided for and used by the lookout men? (_b_) Is the use of them necessary or usual in such circumstances? (_c_) Had the _Titanic_ the means of throwing searchlights around her? (_d_) If so, did she make use of them to discover ice? (_e_) Should searchlights have been provided and used? Answer. (_a_) No. (_b_) No. (_c_) No. (_d_) No. (_e_) No; but searchlights may at times be of service. The evidence before the court does not allow of a more precise answer. 12. (_a_) What other precautions were taken by the _Titanic_ in anticipation of meeting ice? (_b_) Were they such as are usually adopted by vessels being navigated in waters where ice may be expected to be encountered? Answer. (_a_) Special orders were given to the men in the crow's nest to keep a sharp lookout for ice, particularly small ice and growlers. The fore-scuttle hatch was closed to keep everything dark before the bridge. (_b_) Yes; though there is evidence to show that some masters would have placed a lookout at the stemhead of the ship. 13. (_a_) Was ice seen and reported by anybody on board the _Titanic_ before the casualty occurred? (_b_) If so, what measures were taken by the officer on watch to avoid it? (_c_) Were they proper measures and were they promptly taken? Answer. (_a_) Yes; immediately before the collision. (_b_) The helm was put hard astarboard and the engines were stopped and put full speed astern. (_c_) Yes. 14. (_a_) What was the speed of the _Titanic_ shortly before and at the moment of the casualty? (_b_) Was such speed excessive under the circumstances? Answer. (_a_) About 22 knots. (_b_) Yes. 15. (_a_) What was the nature of the casualty which happened to the _Titanic_ at or about 11.45 p.m. on April 14 last? (_b_) In what latitude and longitude did the casualty occur? Answer. (_a_) A collision with an iceberg which pierced the starboard side of the vessel in several places below the water line between the forepeak tank and No. 4 boiler room. (_b_) In latitude 41° 46´ N., longitude 50° 14´ W.