Company correspondence in the aftermath of the sinking
MS. Marconi 256
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Company correspondence in the aftermath of the sinking
Shelfmark
MS. Marconi 256
Summary
Comprises:
Telegrams to and from the American company and North American shore stations about attempts to obtain news of the disaster.
Correspondence with the Newfoundland Governor and the Canadian company about the Governor's inability to obtain news from the Cape Race Station.
Correspondence about the Birma operator being a nuisance during the Titanic. emergency.
Correspondence and papers concerning Harold Bride and Jack Phillips, the Titanic. s radio operators.
Correspondence with the General Post Office about its investigations into the event.
Date
1912
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Papers relating to Marconi and the development of wireless telegraphy
Maritime
Sea Disasters and rescues: the RMS Titanic
Administrative records of the company relating to the White Star Line and the Titanic
Company correspondence in the aftermath of the sinking
