A distress call received by the Burma from the RMS Titanic.
At this moment, 100 years ago, panic seized the remaining passengers aboard Titanic. She was down hard by the bow and sinking rapidly; walking on deck was extremely difficult, and the angle of the stern continued to rise. Fights broke out among remaining passengers for places on the remaining boats. Distress calls from Titanic became extremely urgent.
Titanic Distress Call Transcript
The reluctant hero who took the Titanic's distress call - BBC News
The reluctant hero who took the Titanic's distress call - BBC News
Titanic Distress Call Transcript
Discover a remarkable piece of maritime history with these reprinted Titanic RMS Titanic distress call cards from 1912. Crafted on high-quality 110lb archival card stock, these collectible cards feature authentic SOS CQD messages sent from the Titanic to the SS Birma during the tragic sinking on April 15, 1912. The two cards are meticulously reproduced and labeled with Titanic's call sign MGY, capturing the urgency and importance of these historic distress signals. Perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the Titanic sinking, these collectible cards offer a vivid glimpse into maritime communication during one of the most infamous maritime disasters. Each card is a tangible connection to the past, making them an exceptional addition to any RMS Titanic collection
Titanic: George Philips Philips, the ships wireless operator was listening to messages being received from other ships around. Captain Smith told him what had happened: "We've struck an iceberg……You'd better send out a call for assistance, but don't sent it until I tell you". A few moments later Captain Smith gave the order. At 12.15 the International call of distress CQD was tapped out followed by the Titanic's MGY call letters so to identify the Titanic to listeners.
Titanic Distress Call Transcript
Did you know the SS Californian was only 10 miles from the sinking Titanic? They saw the distress flares but thought they were celebration fireworks. The radio operator had gone to bed and missed all distress signals. 1,500 people died while rescue sat close enough to save them all.
