RMS Carpathia Images - Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous photographs, advertisements, and illustrations about Titanic's rescue ship, the RMS Carpathia of the Cunard Line. Whether exploring the heroic actions of Captain Rostron, the role of wireless communication, or Carpathia’s significance beyond Titanic, these images offer a powerful visual narrative of this historic event. 🌍📸
RMS Carpathia Image Collection: Organized by Theme 🚢📸
1️⃣ Captain Arthur Rostron: The Hero of the Titanic Rescue 🏅🚢
Captain Arthur Henry Rostron played a pivotal role in the rescue of Titanic survivors, demonstrating courage, quick thinking, and exceptional leadership. These images highlight his personal achievements, awards, and leadership.
Captain R. H. Rostron, of the Carpathia, Who Rescued the Titanic's Survivors and Brought Them Safely into Port. (Harper's Weekly, 27 April 1912) 🏆 | GGA Image ID # 109ddc03c
Captain Rostron of the Carpathia - 1912. (Bain News Service, Library of Congress) 📜 | GGA Image ID # 10d65866e7
Captain Arthur Henry Rostron Next to the Silver Loving Cup Presented to Him in May 1912 by Survivors of the Titanic. (Bain News Service, Library of Congress) 🏆 | GGA Image ID # 100cc5cbfb
Captain Rostron and Under Officers of the Carpathia. Photo Shows Captain Arthur Henry Rostron Next to the Silver Loving Cup Presented to Him in May 1912 by Survivors of the Titanic in Recognition of His Heroism in Their Rescue. (Bain News Service, Library of Congress) 👮♂️ | GGA Image ID # 10db7fb4e9
Mrs. J.J. Brown Presenting Trophy Cup Award to Capt. Arthur Henry Rostron for His Service in the Rescue of the Titanic. (Library of Congress) 🎖️ | GGA Image ID # 100c6a1f54
Captain Rostron of the Carpathia with His Wife - 25 February 1913. (Bain News Service, Library of Congress) ❤️ | GGA Image ID # 10d6153c66
Medal Presented by President William Howard Taft to Captain A. Rostron, Rescuer of Survivors of Titanic. (Harris & Ewing, 1912, Library of Congress) 🏅 | GGA Image ID # 10db2b4ace
Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the RMS Carpathia. (Scribner's Magazine, March 1913) 📖 | GGA Image ID # 102f032c7b
Captain Rostron of the Carpathia. (The Independent, 2 May 1912) 📜 | GGA Image ID # 10a28fafcc
Captain Rostron of the RMS Carpathia. (The Truth About the Titanic, 1913) 📖 | GGA Image ID # 1072a9be02
Captain Arthur Rostron of the RMS Carpathia. 📸 | GGA Image ID # 107e13d2e2
Captain Rostron of the Carpathia. His Ship Brought the Survivors of the Titanic, After Rescuing Them, to New York. (Underwood & Underwood, NY, Wreck and Sinking of the Titanic, 1912) 🌊 | GGA Image ID # 1092fb4169
2️⃣ The Carpathia’s Role in the Titanic Rescue 🚨🌊
These images showcase the historic rescue of Titanic survivors, including key moments and media coverage of the event.
Page 2 of the New York American, 17 April 1912. Featured Article: U.S. Rushes Revenue Cutters to Assistance of the Carpathia. (New York American) 📰 | GGA Image ID # 1038e3306c
3️⃣ The Wireless Operator: Howard Cottam’s Heroic Effort 📡⚡
Wireless communication played a critical role in the Titanic disaster. Howard Cottam, the young Carpathia wireless operator, received and relayed the distress call, helping to save hundreds of lives.
The Man Who Saved Over 700 Lives Through Sitting up a Little Later Than Usual: Mr. Cottam, the Wireless Operator of the "Carpathia" as a Student. (The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912) 📡 | GGA Image ID # 100c3ae183
Howard Cottam, the Young Wireless Operator on the Carpathia, at the Door of His Wireless Station. (The Independent, 2 May 1912) 📻 | GGA Image ID # 10a210aa3d
4️⃣ Carpathia’s Pre-Titanic History & Advertisements 📜🛳️
Before its famous role in the Titanic rescue, the RMS Carpathia was a well-regarded passenger liner known for Mediterranean cruises.
Advertisement for a Mediterranean Cruise on the RMS Carpathia of the Cunard Line. The Carpathia Was Starting out on a Mediterranean Cruise When She Rescued the Titanic Survivors. (RMS Umbria Cunard Daily Bulletin, 25 July 1905) 🏝️ | GGA Image ID # 106c197945
