Even though Titanic was (indirectly) owned by an American consortium, International Mercantile Marine, the inquiry was seen as an attack on the British shipping industry and an affront to British honour.
"尽管泰坦尼克号间接属于一家美国财团——国际商业海洋公司，但是该调查被视作一次对英国航运业的打压，和一场对英国尊严的冒犯。