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The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
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The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20, 1912. Relatives and friends of passengers on the Titanic studying the lists of the saved, and leaving the White Star Line offices at Oceanic House, Cockspur St, after making anxious enquiries for news. The White Star Line ship RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in thick fog off Newfoundland on 14 April 1912. She was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable. In the collision, five of her watertight compartments were compromised and she sank. Out of the 2228 people on board, only 705 survived. A major cause of the loss of life was the insufficient number of lifeboats she carried. Page 14, from " Titanic In Memoriam Number", a special supplement in " The Daily Graphic" newspaper issued following the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912, published on 20 April 1912
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The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20,1912
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. This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching scene outside the White Star Line offices at Oceanic House in Cockspur Street, London. It was taken on April 20,1912, just days after the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic. Relatives and friends of passengers aboard the ill-fated ocean liner anxiously gather around to study lists of survivors. Their faces etched with worry and desperation as they seek any news about their loved ones. The atmosphere is heavy with anxiety as people wait for updates on this unprecedented maritime disaster. The Titanic's collision with an iceberg off Newfoundland on April 14th sent shockwaves throughout Britain and beyond. This magnificent vessel, considered unsinkable due to its grandeur and advanced technology, had succumbed to nature's might. The loss of life was devastating; out of over two thousand passengers onboard, only a fraction survived. One can't help but notice the inadequate number of lifeboats depicted in this image - a major contributing factor to such a high death toll. The tragedy sparked global outrage and led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations. Published as part of "Titanic In Memoriam Number" by "The Daily Graphic" newspaper on April 20th itself, this photograph serves as a somber reminder not only of human vulnerability but also our capacity for hope amidst despair. As we reflect upon this historic moment captured by an unknown creator from that era long gone by, let us remember those who perished while honoring their memory through continued efforts towards safer travel across oceans worldwide.
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