User blog comment:Tiberius64/Story Idea Blogging I: First Steps/@comment-3395649-20120918222744/@comment-4989298-20120918230223

Well, the Titanic sank due to a couple different factors.


 * They reiceved a message telling them an iceberg was in their way, but through miscommunication, the message never made it to the captain.


 * The lookouts (for whatever reason) didn't have binoculars and couldn't see the iceberg in time for the ship to avoid it.

So, if you're looking for it to be accurate, include something from above.