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A Wireless Cabin on an Atlantic Liner, 20 April, 1912. Creator: Unknown
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A Wireless Cabin on an Atlantic Liner, 20 April, 1912. Creator: Unknown
A Wireless Cabin on an Atlantic Liner, 20 April, 1912. The White Star Line ship RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in thick fog off Newfoundland on 14 April 1912. She was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable. In the collision, five of her watertight compartments were compromised and she sank. Out of the 2228 people on board, only 705 survived. A major cause of the loss of life was the insufficient number of lifeboats she carried. Jack Phillips, the ships senior wireless operator, tried to save the Titanic and all those on board by transmitting pleas for help until the ship lost power and sank. He died in the tragedy and his body was never recovered. Page 9, from " Titanic In Memoriam Number", a special supplement in " The Daily Graphic" newspaper issued following the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912, published on 20 April 1912
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This print captures the haunting image of a wireless cabin on the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Taken on 20 April 1912, just days after the tragic sinking of this grand ocean liner, it serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating events that unfolded in the icy waters off Newfoundland. The Titanic, deemed unsinkable and hailed as a marvel of its time, met its untimely demise when it struck an iceberg in thick fog. The collision compromised several watertight compartments, leading to its eventual sinking. Out of over 2200 people aboard, only 705 survived, making it one of history's most catastrophic maritime disasters. In this photograph, we see Jack Phillips diligently fulfilling his duty as senior wireless operator. Despite knowing their fate was sealed, he valiantly transmitted pleas for help until power was lost and darkness engulfed the ship forever. Tragically, Phillips perished in this heroic act and his body was never recovered. This image is part of "Titanic In Memoriam Number" a special supplement published by "The Daily Graphic" newspaper to commemorate those lost in this tragedy. It stands as a testament to both human courage and technological advancements during that era. As we gaze upon this somber scene from more than a century ago, let us remember those who bravely faced unimaginable circumstances aboard the RMS Titanic - their stories forever etched into history's annals.
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