Carpathia Command
Commands Carpathia after the ship departs New York on her eastbound voyage on 11 April 1912.
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1912
Additional Lookouts Posted
Posts additional lookouts because Titanic's collision indicates dangerous ice ahead.
All Survivors Aboard
Completes the survivor recovery after the last occupied Titanic boat reaches Carpathia during the morning.
Blankets Distributed for Rescue
Orders blankets placed in saloons, at gangways and in boats for use during the rescue.
Boat Two Located
Closes on the green lights displayed from Boxhall's boat and makes it the first Titanic boat recovered.
Boats Cleared for Emergency
Has spare gear removed from Carpathia's boats so they can be turned out rapidly if required.
Californian Search Request
Arranges for Californian to search the area for a Titanic boat believed still to be unaccounted for.
Carpathia Arrival at Disaster Position
Reaches the vicinity of Titanic's transmitted position shortly after four in the morning.
Carpathia Lifeboats Readied
Orders Carpathia's lifeboats prepared and made ready for immediate use if needed.
Carpathia Reaches Titanic Lifeboats
Brings Carpathia to the disaster area and begins recovering people from Titanic's lifeboats.
Carpathia Receives Titanic Distress Call
Responds after Carpathia receives Titanic's wireless distress message.
Carpathia Rescue Preparations
Orders Carpathia prepared to receive large numbers of survivors while the ship races toward Titanic's reported position.
Carpathia Turns Westward
Turns Carpathia from her eastbound route onto a course toward Titanic's transmitted position.
Course Changes Around Ice
Makes repeated course alterations as icebergs are sighted during Carpathia's final approach.
Cunard Rescue Report
Authorizes an official wireless report to Cunard describing the rescue and the decision to return west.
Deck Work Suspended
Orders ordinary deck work stopped so Carpathia's crew can concentrate on preparations for a mass rescue.
Emergency Course Order
Orders Carpathia turned toward Titanic immediately after learning of the distress call.
Engine Room Emergency Alert
Sends an urgent engine-room order explaining that Titanic is in distress and that maximum speed is required.
Extra Stokers Called
Orders the chief engineer to call an additional watch of stokers for the emergency run.
First Class Medical Reception
Stations the English doctor and assistants in Carpathia's first-class dining room for incoming survivors.
First Lifeboat Recovery
Directs the first recovery as Titanic's lifeboat 2 reaches Carpathia shortly after four in the morning.
Gangway Blankets Readied
Has blankets positioned at Carpathia's gangways for cold survivors arriving from the lifeboats.
Gangway Reception Organized
Directs the purser and stewards to organize reception of survivors at Carpathia's gangways.
Green Flare Sighted
Sees a green flare from Boxhall's lifeboat while Carpathia closes on the disaster area.
Hot Drinks Prepared
Orders coffee, tea and soup prepared for survivors and crew during the rescue operation.
Iceberg Avoidance Approach
Alters Carpathia's course repeatedly while approaching Titanic's position through an ice field.
Lifeboat Recovery Sequence
Keeps Carpathia maneuvering among the scattered lifeboats as survivors are taken aboard through the morning.
Lookout Reinforcement
Strengthens the lookout arrangements while Carpathia runs at high speed through waters known to contain ice.
Maximum Speed Order
Directs the engine room to make every possible speed toward Titanic's reported position.
Medical Stations Assigned
Assigns Carpathia's doctors to first, second and third-class dining rooms to receive survivors.
Medical Supplies Prepared
Orders restoratives, stimulants and medical supplies prepared for injured or exhausted survivors.
Memorial Service
Arranges a short service of thanksgiving for those rescued and remembrance for those lost.
Missing Boat Search Arranged
Asks Californian to search the surrounding sea when a Titanic boat is believed to remain unaccounted for.
New York Destination Chosen
Decides to return to New York because it offers the most practical destination for Titanic's survivors.
Officer Added to Bridge
Keeps an additional officer on Carpathia's bridge during the dangerous approach to Titanic's position.
Passenger Areas Controlled
Orders Carpathia's own passengers managed away from rescue areas to reduce confusion on deck.
Rescue Area Departure Decision
Leaves the disaster area after the lifeboats and survivors have been accounted for as fully as possible.
Rescue Boat Blankets Readied
Has additional blankets prepared for use in boats during the recovery operation.
Rescue Through Daybreak
Continues maneuvering Carpathia among ice and lifeboats as daylight spreads across the disaster area.
Second Class Medical Reception
Stations the Italian doctor and assistants in Carpathia's second-class dining room for incoming survivors.
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