![]() The ship's doctors, pursers and chief steward were ordered to receive passengers from Titanic, readying supplies of blankets, stimulants and other restoratives get lists of survivors' names to be sent by wireless maintain strict silence and avoid panic among Carpathia's own passengers. Poring over his charts, the captain issued a stream of orders. Even so, it would take hours to come alongside. ![]() By diverting “every particle of steam” to her screws, she might reach 17 knots. In seconds, Rostron was in the chart room, plotting a course to race to the side of the stricken vessel. Titanic, the pride of the White Star Line, had been racing from Britain to New York. “Who is this cheeky beggar coming into my cabin without knocking?” thought Capt. ![]() The ship's only radio operator, Harold Cottam, had been working well past the end of his normal shift.Ĭarpathia's first officer barged into the captain's quarters. We have struck ice and require immediate assistance.” That startling message was received on board the RMS Carpathia. Their survival is a story of courage, competence and faith. But 712 people were rescued from the sinking of the luxury liner. More than 1,500 people lost their lives when that magnificent vessel Titanic struck an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, and sank within hours. ![]()
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