Answer. (_a_) The outward southern track from Queenstown to New York, usually followed in April by large steam vessels. (See page 24.) (_b_) Yes, with the exception that instead of altering her course on approaching the position 42° N. 47° W., she stood on on her previous course for some 10 miles farther southwest, turning to S. 86° W. true at 5.50 p.m. (_c_) The outward and homeward bound southern tracks were decided on as the outcome of many years' experience of the normal movement of ice. They were reasonably safe tracks for the time of year, provided, of course, that great caution and vigilance when crossing the ice region were observed. (_d_) Yes. Capt. Smith was not fettered by any orders to remain on the track should information as to the position of ice make it, in his opinion, undesirable to adhere to it. The fact, however, of lane routes having been laid down for the common safety of all would necessarily influence him to keep on (or very near) the accepted route, unless circumstances as indicated above should induce him to deviate largely from it. 9. (_a_) After leaving Queenstown on or about the 11th April last, did information reach the _Titanic_ by wireless messages or otherwise by signals of the existence of ice in certain latitudes? (_b_) If so, what were such messages or signals and when were they received, and in what position or positions was the ice reported to be, and was the ice reported in or near the track actually being followed by the _Titanic_? (_c_) Was her course altered in consequence of receiving such information, and, if so, in what way? (_d_) What replies to such messages or signals did the _Titanic_ send, and at what times? Answer. (_a_) Yes. (_b_) See particulars of ice messages already set out (pp. 26-28). (_c_) No; her course was altered as hereinbefore described, but not in consequence of the information received as to ice. (_d_) The material answers were-- At 12.55 p.m. steamship _Titanic_: * * * * * To COMMANDER, _Baltic_. Thanks for your message and good wishes. Had fine weather since leaving. SMITH. * * * * * At 1.26 p.m. steamship _Titanic_: * * * * * To CAPTAIN, _Caronia_. Thanks for message and information. Have had variable weather throughout. SMITH. * * * * * 10. (_a_) If at the times referred to in the last preceding question or later the _Titanic_ was warned of or had reason to suppose she would encounter ice, at what time might she have reasonably expected to encounter it? (_b_) Was a good and proper lookout for ice kept on board? (_c_) Were any, and, if so, what, directions given to vary the speed--if so, were they carried out?