1912 15th April
Carpathia Reaches Titanic Lifeboats
Brings Carpathia to the disaster area and begins recovering people from Titanic's lifeboats.
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Arthur Rostron
Captain of RMS Carpathia during the rescue. This page combines historical context with 7 matching records drawn directly from the World History Database Titanic archive.
Historical context
Arthur Rostron: overview and significance
What happened?
Arthur Rostron commanded Carpathia when the ship received Titanic's distress call. He ordered an immediate change of course and extensive preparations to receive survivors.
Why was it important?
Rostron's rapid response and organisation were widely praised. His evidence helped explain the rescue operation and the practical challenges of reaching Titanic's reported position.
World History Database records
Arthur Rostron timeline
The records below are selected from the 241-record RMS Titanic archive and rendered as static HTML in chronological order.
1912
1912 15th April
Carpathia Receives Titanic Distress Call
Responds after Carpathia receives Titanic's wireless distress message.
1912 15th April
Carpathia Rescue Preparations
Orders Carpathia prepared to receive large numbers of survivors while the ship races toward Titanic's reported position.
1912 15th April
Titanic Rescue Completed
Completes recovery of Titanic survivors before Carpathia turns toward New York.
1912 18th April
Carpathia Arrives New York
Brings Titanic survivors to New York aboard Carpathia.
1912 April
United States Senate Evidence
Gives evidence to the United States Senate investigation about Carpathia's response and rescue of Titanic survivors.
1912 6th July
Congressional Gold Medal Recognition
Receives congressional recognition for leading Carpathia's prompt rescue response to the Titanic disaster.
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Sources and editorial review
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Historical context is editorial material; the chronology is generated from World History Database Titanic records.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
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