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KeepItReal

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1. BBC Radio did a re-enactment of all the radio traffic

Reply to NNN0LHI (Original post)

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 01:36 PM

Apr 2012

It was very moving.

The radio operator was so professional in the face of imminent possible death relaying their position and status and coordinating rescue with far-away vessels.

He even used the brand new code "S.O.S." distress code as well as the old signal.

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Radio operators on the Titanic continued tapping out CQD(SOS) until the water was in the radio room [View all] NNN0LHI Apr 2012 OP

BBC Radio did a re-enactment of all the radio traffic KeepItReal Apr 2012 #1

The engineers deserve praise also. edbermac Apr 2012 #2

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #3