The Titanic was carrying too few lifeboats, which should have been increased for safety standards at the time. The lookouts could have spotted the iceberg earlier if binoculars had been provided. The ship was traveling too fast in dangerous waters, which could have been avoided if the captain had followed warning protocols. The disaster could have been prevented entirely if the crew had followed emergency procedures more carefully. Historians often say that the tragedy should never have happened given the available technology.