Author: Miss Cellania / Source: Neatorama
In 1912, the RMS Carpathia left New York City en route to Croatia, but had to abort the journey in order to rescue the survivors of the Titanic. The ship took on an extra 705 people and three dogs, then turned around and headed back to New York. Afterward, the Carpathia crew were treated as the heroes they were, with medals and honors. The public tributes came to be embarrassing for Captain Arthur Henry Rostron, such as the time he went to a theater for a variety show and was obliged to make a speech.
A week after the performance, just before the Carpathia set sail…
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