Titanic Collision Response
Returns to the bridge and takes charge after Titanic strikes the iceberg.
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Titanic Iceberg Collision
Records concerning the iceberg sighting, bridge response, collision, helm actions and immediate damage.
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1912Year span
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These records are rendered directly from the current World History Database Titanic archive. The unrelated 2003 Edmund Hillary row remains excluded from the Titanic collection.
Titanic Collision Manoeuvre
Directs emergency manoeuvring after the lookout reports the iceberg ahead.
Titanic Collision Watch
Has charge of Titanic's bridge watch when the iceberg is sighted.
Boiler Room Six Collision
Is on duty in boiler room 6 when seawater enters rapidly after Titanic strikes the iceberg.
Titanic Bridge Iceberg Warning
Telephones the bridge after sighting the iceberg ahead of Titanic.
Titanic Iceberg Sighting
Sights the iceberg directly ahead of Titanic.
Titanic Helm During Collision
Stands at Titanic's wheel while the bridge attempts to avoid the iceberg.
Collision Response
Reports to the bridge immediately after Titanic strikes the iceberg and assists the senior officers.
Reading at Collision
Is reading in his cabin when Titanic strikes the iceberg late on 14 April.
Collision Night
Is aboard Titanic with her husband when the ship strikes the iceberg late on 14 April.
Collision Night
Is aboard Titanic when the liner strikes the iceberg late on 14 April.
Large Icebergs Logged
Records large icebergs encountered during Californian's passage on the evening before Titanic sinks.
Additional Iceberg Sighted
Records another large iceberg and further ice visible to the southward during the evening passage.
Collision Response from Cabin
Responds after feeling the collision and becomes involved in determining the seriousness of the damage to Titanic.
Bridge Return after Collision
Returns to Titanic's bridge immediately after the iceberg collision and begins assessing the ship's condition.
Collision Damage Report to Captain
Reports to Captain Smith that the flooding is beyond Titanic's designed ability to remain afloat.
Iceberg Near Carpathia
Observes an iceberg near Carpathia as lifeboat 13 approaches the rescue ship at daybreak.
Iceberg Avoidance Approach
Alters Carpathia's course repeatedly while approaching Titanic's position through an ice field.
Iceberg Collision Message
Receives Titanic's warning that the ship has struck an iceberg and needs immediate assistance.
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