About this episode
The episode covers the aftermath of the Titanic disaster as survivors are rescued and the media begins to speculate on the events.
As RMS Carpathia arrives on the scene Titanic’s survivors are hauled aboard. Bruce Ismay retreats to a private cabin, refusing to speak to his fellow passengers. Rumours swirl on land as word of the disaster reaches New York and Washington. Titanic’s radio operator gets a life changing offer. And as Carpathia approaches Manhattan, the press are already figuring where to pin the blame… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Paul McGann. Featuring Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, James Delgado, Ray Hanania, Veronica Hinke, Clifford Ismay, Tim Maltin, Stephen McGann. Special thanks to Southampton Archives, Culture and Tourism for the use of the Eva Hart archive. Visit SeaCity Museum for an interactive experience of the Titanic story (seacitymuseum.co.uk) Written by Duncan Barrett | Produced by Miriam Baines and Duncan Barrett | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by Miri Latham | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay, Anisha Deva, Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines and Dorry Macaulay | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann | Nautical consultant: Aaron Todd. Get…
People in this episode
Host: Paul McGann
Guests: Josyann Abisaab, Stephanie Barczewski, Jerome Chertkoff, James Delgado, Ray Hanania, Veronica Hinke, Clifford Ismay, Tim Maltin, Stephen McGann
Topics covered
- Titanic
- survivors
- Carpathia
- disaster
- media
- blame
Keywords
- RMS Carpathia
- Titanic survivors
- Bruce Ismay
- media speculation
- disaster response
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southampton Archives, SeaCity Museum, Noiser, Culture and Tourism
Books & works: Eva Hart archive
Places: New York, Washington, Manhattan
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