Captain Perrin had been the skipper of the Moselle, and was reputed to have taken great pride in her speed. He was rumored to have resorted to a number of tricks to increase the power and speed of the boat, liberally feeding resin into boiler fires. Necessary landings were often made with great haste, and in most cases, Perrin would hold onto all of his steam instead of allowing the excess to escape at the safety valve. After the Moselle explosion, a Cincinnati editor courageously admitted the responsibility carried by news media for the disaster. The press must change its tone.
Safety is better than speed.
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