They arrived at the Titanic's last known location just 3 hours after they received the distress signal. It was nothing short of a miracle given the circumstances and the limitations of the ship. By 8:30 AM the last rescue was pulled on board. Carpathia rescued 705 out of the original 2200 passengers
Carpathia races across the Atlantic Ocean at a speed of 17 knots per hour. Carpathia's engines were rated for 14 knots, max. They had their own issues with icebergs just like the Titanic. Carpathia carved a path through that ice field because every second mattered to them.
By the time Captain Rostron diverted all power from the ship to the engines, the passengers were up and about. They all offered what they could to help the rescue efforts. Because all steam power was cut from the ship, they did not have hot water or central heating, except in the dining areas.
Captain Rostron then diverted all steam power from the ship to the engines. He was determined to break the laws of physics in order to get to the Titanic. The dining areas of the ship were converted into temporary hospitals for the Titanic passengers.
The captain ordered life boats to be swung out and ready. Lights, nets, and ladders were assembled along the sides of the ship, along with oil containers that would be poured into the ocean if the waters were choppy. Within the first hour, all of Carpathia's crew was awake and in ready status.
Carpathia was about 60 miles away from the Titanic when it received the distress signals on April 15th, shortly after midnight. Arthur Rostron, captain of the Carpathia, immediately began preparing the ship for the rescue mission. This was the first rescue mission in his career.
Me: "Hopefully everyone is safe and the storm doesn't cause much damage. Let us know how we can help." Them: "Weather is controlled by liberals and FEMA is helping immigrants first before they help real Americans." Me: (internal screaming intensifies)
On social media, people are spreading false rumors that FEMA has abandoned victims of Tropical Storm Helene for political reasons. The reality on the ground looks a lot less partisan.
On social media, people are spreading false rumors that FEMA has abandoned victims of Tropical Storm Helene for political reasons. The reality on the ground looks a lot less partisan.
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