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TITANIC: HAROLD COTTAM. The wireless operator of the Carpathia who heard the distress call sent by the Titanic, 1912. Shown here as a student at the British School of Telegraphy
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TITANIC: HAROLD COTTAM. The wireless operator of the Carpathia who heard the distress call sent by the Titanic, 1912. Shown here as a student at the British School of Telegraphy
TITANIC: HAROLD COTTAM.
The wireless operator of the " Carpathia" who heard the distress call sent by the " Titanic, " 1912. Shown here as a student at the British School of Telegraphy
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Media ID 6512161
1912 Carpathia Class Room Communication Harold Ocean Liner Operator Pupil Telegraph Titanic Wireless Cottam
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "TITANIC: HAROLD COTTAM" takes us back to the fateful year of 1912, where we are introduced to a young Harold Cottam. As a student at the British School of Telegraphy, he is shown here in an intimate classroom setting, surrounded by his peers and immersed in the world of communication. Little did Harold know that his skills as a wireless operator would soon be put to the ultimate test. On that tragic night when Titanic struck an iceberg and sent out its distress call, it was Harold who picked up the signal aboard another ship called Carpathia. His quick thinking and expertise played a crucial role in saving hundreds of lives. In this image, we witness not only a young man on the cusp of greatness but also glimpse into an era defined by technological advancements in transportation and maritime communication. The telegraph became instrumental in connecting people across vast distances, revolutionizing how news traveled across oceans. Harold's story serves as a reminder of both heroism and tragedy intertwined within history's tapestry. This print allows us to reflect upon those who played pivotal roles during moments that shaped our collective memory. It immortalizes Harold Cottam as more than just an operator; he becomes emblematic of hope amidst despair and resilience amid chaos on that fateful night aboard Titanic.
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