RMS CARPATHIA

Captain Rostron: Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the U.S. Congress, a knighthood by King George V, and a silver cup by survivors (specifically Molly Brown).
The Crew: Awarded medals and an extra month's wages.
Maritime Law: The disaster led to the SOLAS treaty (Safety of Life at Sea), mandating 24-hour wireless watch (preventing another "Californian" incident) and lifeboats for all.

Official Historical Report: Rescue Operation, April 15, 1912

Captain Arthur Henry Rostron

Cunard Line

Introduction

Setting the stage for a miracle.

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