In Follett's novel, it is implied that the ship may have been sabotaged; this implication is seen in the TV adaptation (even going so far as to show William Adelin assassinated whilst on a lifeboat) and the video game adaptation.
Dalam novel Follett, tersirat bahwa kapal itu mungkin telah disabotase; Implikasi ini terlihat dalam adaptasi TV, bahkan sampai sejauh ini untuk menunjukkan William Adelin dibunuh sementara di sekoci.