The article by investigates the location of the forepeak tank vent head on the Titanic. This vent was crucial for the ballast tank’s air escape during filling and overflow. Analysis combines photos, plans, and survivor testimony, notably from Samuel Hemming, a lamp trimmer on the ship. Hemming’s accounts from the British and American inquiries guide the search for the vent, suggesting it was located in the forward anchor well, likely on the starboard side under sediment. Evidence contradicts earlier claims of its location on the port side. While no photos confirm its precise position, the article concludes the vent was not where initially assumed and is likely buried, making further investigation necessary.
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