Californian Midnight Watch
Begins the midnight-to-four watch with Second Officer Herbert Stone while Californian is stopped.
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James Gibson Biography and Timeline
Follow James Gibson through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Gibson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1912
Captain Rocket Message Delivered
Goes to Captain Lord and reports that eight white rockets have been seen from the nearby vessel's direction.
Morse Lamp Signalling
Attempts to contact the nearby vessel from Californian by Morse lamp but receives no reply.
Morse Reply Attempt
Attempts to answer what initially appears to be Morse signalling from the nearby vessel.
Nearby Steamer Lights Sighted
Sees a masthead light, a red sidelight and a glare of white lights from the nearby vessel.
Rocket Colour Confirmed to Captain
Confirms to Captain Lord that the rockets reported from the bridge appeared to be white.
Rocket Report to Captain Lord
Reports to Captain Lord that eight white rockets have been observed and that the nearby ship has disappeared from view.
Rocket Watch Continues
Continues observing the nearby vessel with Stone while white rockets appear in its direction.
Vessel Observation Resumed
Returns to the bridge after reporting to Captain Lord and continues watching until the nearby vessel disappears.
British Inquiry Californian Evidence
Gives evidence about the rockets and conversations on Californian's bridge during Titanic's sinking.
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