The sinking of the Titanic

[VE3ZUP]

A very interesting version of the wireless narrative of the sinking of the Titanic is offered by the BBC World Service. BBC producers used computer generated voices of actual telegraphic exchanges to simulate the frantic network traffic.


I expect this is of deep meaning to all amateur radio operators. The very foundations of our service are clearly laid in this narrative. You'll hear urgency, courage and disbelief from the wireless operators. You'll hear our on-air jargon even as it is used today. You'll recognise network message frustrations. You will be amazed when you hear echoes of our amateur radio service as it is today--especially in times of disaster and recovery. Please have a listen.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00q89fy


The valent efforts of the wireless officer John George "Jack" Phillips as his ship sank are beyond description.


The sinking of the Titanic is of profound Canadian historical significance. Please listen for Canadian special events station:
CG1T (VE1CDD) 2012-04-01 to 2012-04-30; 100th Anniversary of the Titanic sinking.

[K6MFW]

TheSOS_HFradio at sea.jpg
At least we have better commo for ships these days. From a presentation,
http://hamradio.arc.nasa.gov/meetings/HFradioatsea.html

[KJ6VCN]

Ah, yes. I heard this a few days ago, it's quite interesting. Personally, it would have been more realistic if they had said "CQD de MGY" instead of "CQD, this is Titanic." Overall it's a great, historical look back at what happened that hectic night. I recommend giving it a listen. The program is about an hour long, so put aside some time to listen to it through.

[KB4QAA]

Thank goodness they didn't have to pay any actors!

[N4VDL]

Nicely done...thanks for sharing.

[KC2IFR]

Thanks for the link........great stuff...

Bill

[W0DV]

If it were not for the the Marconi operators on the Titanic, John Phillips, Harold Bride, and the Marconi operator on the Carpathia, Harold Cottam, hundreds more would have died. This months QST has a very nice story on their efforts.

[K2OO]

What a powerful story. Thank you for sharing the link,

[K0MAN]

WOW.....Just WOW!

[VE7IAF]

"I expect this is of deep meaning to all amateur radio operators" It's deep alright, a full wavelength at 75 khz.