RMS Blackburn

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The RMS Blackburn, also known as the Blackburn, was an ocean liner that operated between 1911 and 1913. Built in 1908, the ship tragically sank in 1913 due to a boiler explosion that was caused by the overheating of one of the boilers, and a lack of response by the crew. The majority of those who died in the sinking were victims of overheating or carbon monoxide poisoning. It was a massive disaster that resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 passengers and crew.
A committee was formed on March 3rd to investigate the sinking, and it was determined that Oceanic Luxury Lines, the company that owned the Blackburn, was responsible for the boilers overheating and the tragic loss of life. However, the investigation was interrupted by the outbreak of the Great Floppa War, and was not resumed until 2006 when the wreck was discovered by Robert Bane Fallered during a search for another sunken ship, the HMHS Glory, which was the same class as the Blackburn.
The investigation into the sinking of the Blackburn was eventually dropped due to the passage of time, but the tragedy remains a poignant reminder of the importance of safety measures on board ships, and the need for prompt and effective responses to emergencies at sea.
==Background==
The name Blackburn had an interesting history, with the name being used for unnamed private ships during the age of exploration. Another use of the name was for the Blackburn tribe of Native Americans, who were located in southern Fissouri before being wiped out and forced into a reserve (please refer to Blackburn (Tribe)).
The Blackburn name also saw use in the Blackburn Class, which emerged as a popular and cost-effective ocean liner design. However, this cost-cutting came at a price. The boilers in the Blackburn Class ships were crowded together, which put them under heavy stress, and as a result, incidents with the boilers became all too common.
== Prebuilding==
On March 13, 1909, the Oceanic Luxury Lines (OLL) purchased the RMS Blackburn title. Prior to this purchase, OLL had been struggling with debt issues, as recent incidents where some of their workers were injured or even killed had caused their investors to start pulling out of the company's shares. This had left the company desperate for funds and struggling to regain the trust of their investors.
As a result, OLL purchased the RMS Blackburn title as their new ship and subsequently launched the "Blackburn Class" line, hoping to turn their fortunes around.
==Building==
Construction of the RMS Blackburn began on June 12, 1910, after the keel was laid. However, there were some initial issues during the building process. At one point, there was a risk of the ship capsizing due to the workers' confusion in translating measurements from feet to meters. Thankfully, the architect managed to avoid this costly mistake and the rest of the construction went smoothly. However, there were some delays in the process. In 1911, a severe storm hit the construction site and caused the ship to break free from the dock and beach on the shore, resulting in damage to her hull and upper decks. Despite the setback, repairs were completed within 15 days. This incident marked the beginning of a series of accidents and mishaps for the RMS Blackburn. 
== Completion and Trials ==
On December 15, 1911, the construction of RMS Blackburn was completed and she was launched. However, during her initial trials, a mechanical issue with the propellers was discovered and they did not respond, preventing any movement. She was taken back to port for repairs and on December 20th, she was fitted out, followed by the installation of her funnels on the 21st. The Marconi Wireless Equipment was loaded on the 23rd, but she was paused for Christmas Eve and Christmas. She was also delayed for New Year's and the entire month of January. In February, she was finally completed and moved to Felfast to pick up her first passengers. However, due to poor sea conditions, her departure was delayed by a year. Her sister ship, RMS Hope, was also completed during this time but was not finished until after the disaster.
== Maiden Voyage ==
When the RMS Blackburn arrived at Felfast, Freland, there was an accident involving one of the crew members being blown off the deck by a sudden gust of wind. This caused panic among the passengers as they watched in horror as the crew member struggled to stay afloat. Fortunately, another crew member was able to throw a life vest and save the crew member's life. After leaving Felfast, the ship proceeded to Fiverpool where it picked up the remaining passengers. At full capacity, the ship became overcrowded on the decks. The RMS Blackburn was en route to the Port of Faris to drop off its passengers at this point.
== Disaster ==
Late at night on April 11th, 1913, the RMS Blackburn was on her way to Faris, carrying a diverse group of passengers and crew. The ship had been experiencing problems with her smoke output, which caused one of the funnels to be shut down and half of the boilers to be turned off. Despite this setback, the crew was confident they would reach their destination safely. However, as they approached the coast, the ship suddenly took a wrong turn.
One of the active boilers began to shake and moan, alarming the crew. They assumed it was a minor issue that would resolve itself, but the boiler rapidly heated up and pressurized. Without warning, it exploded, causing the forward funnel to collapse onto the bridge. The captain and many crew members were killed instantly.
Meanwhile, the stern and bow of the ship caught fire, forcing passengers to remain indoors. Carbon monoxide began to leak into the inner parts of the ship, causing further danger to those on board. One brave crew member attempted to save the stern by rushing into the fire and activating the water jets, but it was too late. The damage had been done. The light quickly turned off as the ship started to sink.
The bow of the ship sank first, with the bow taking the most damage as the sudden cold water caused the other boilers in the bow to explode. Causing the bow to sink within 6 minutes, due to her speed she smashed into the seabed and destroying the cargo on board and any survivors. The stern sank slowly, its upper decks collapsing into each other, while its funnel collapsed to the port side, which caused the stern to sink on her port side, however she had Passengers scrambled to escape, some jumping into the water and clinging to debris. Within 1 hour, the RMS Blackburn’s stern had sunk, as a result. taking 1,500 souls with her.
== Aftermath ==
After the tragic sinking of the RMS Blackburn on March 13, 1913, a Committee was established on March 15th to investigate and determine the cause of the disaster. The Committee was tasked with identifying who or what was responsible for the ship's sinking, as well as examining any potential negligence or wrongdoing that may have contributed to the tragedy. The Committee's investigation was exhaustive, and it involved interviews with surviving passengers and crew members, as well as an examination of the ship's maintenance records and design plans. After several months of investigation, the Committee released its findings on June 30th, 1913, concluding that Oceanic Luxury Lines was responsible for the tragedy due to their negligence in maintaining the ship's boilers, which caused the fatal explosion. The findings of the Committee led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations and practices, as well as widespread public outcry and mourning for the victims of the disaster.
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