Additional Iceberg Sighted
Records another large iceberg and further ice visible to the southward during the evening passage.
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Stanley Lord Biography and Timeline
Follow Stanley Lord through 17 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Stanley Lord, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1912
Californian Boston Passage
Commands Californian on her westbound voyage from London to Boston when the Titanic disaster occurs.
Californian Head Turned East Northeast
Turns Californian's head toward the east-northeast after stopping for the night among the ice.
Californian Stops for Ice
Stops Californian for the night after encountering a field of ice in the North Atlantic.
Californian Stops in Field Ice
Stops and reverses Californian after the ship reaches field ice extending across her intended course.
Large Icebergs Logged
Records large icebergs encountered during Californian's passage on the evening before Titanic sinks.
Nearby Steamer Report Received
Receives reports that a steamer is approaching while Californian remains stopped among the ice.
Stopped in Ice Message Ordered
Orders Evans to advise Titanic that Californian is stopped and surrounded by ice.
Titanic Proximity Discussed with Evans
Asks wireless operator Cyril Evans what ships are nearby and is told that Titanic appears to be close.
Californian Proceeds to Titanic Position
Gets Californian under way at full speed through the ice toward the reported position of Titanic.
Morning Rocket Report Received
Is informed again before dawn that rockets had been observed during the middle watch.
Reports of White Rockets
Receives reports from the bridge that white rockets are being seen in the direction of a nearby vessel.
Virginian Titanic Report Received
Learns by wireless from Virginian that Titanic has struck an iceberg and that passengers are in boats.
White Rocket Report Received
Receives a bridge report that white rockets are being seen in the direction of the nearby steamer.
Senate Californian Testimony
Gives evidence about Californian's position, ice conditions and the ship's actions during Titanic's distress.
British Inquiry Californian Evidence
Gives evidence about Californian's position, the nearby vessel and the rockets observed during Titanic's sinking.
Californian Captain Faces Rescue Inquiry
Stanley Lord was questioned over Californian's failure to respond to possible distress signals from Titanic during the night.
Records, sources and methodology
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