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    What was the name of the rescue boat that responded to the Titanic's distress signal?

    Question #43670. Asked by Hamlet..

    lothruin

    A large number of boats responded to Titanic's distress call. The Frankfurt and Olympic had responded to the "to all ships" call via wireless by 12:17am. The Carpathia was next to respond via wireless, around 12:21. The Virginian, Carpathia, Birma and Asian all made full steam toward that location. The Carpathia is, however, the only ship to carry any survivors. A large number of other boats recovered bodies.

    Jan 23 04, 11:50 PM

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