Rostron Brings Carpathia to Titanic Survivors
Arthur Rostron directed Carpathia toward the sinking site and took aboard survivors in lifeboats from Titanic.
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Arthur Rostron Biography and Timeline
Follow Arthur Rostron through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Arthur Rostron, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1912–1914Years on this page
1912
Rostron Prepares Carpathia Rescue Reception
Arthur Rostron ordered preparations for survivors and navigated Carpathia through icy waters toward Titanic's distress position.
Carpathia Rescues Titanic Lifeboat Occupants
Arthur Rostron oversaw the recovery of hundreds of Titanic survivors after his ship arrived at the scene.
1914
Maritime Safety Convention Strengthens Radio Rules
The first International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea adopted rules on wireless watches and lifesaving equipment after the Titanic disaster.
Records, sources and methodology
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