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Aaron_2016
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Reading the Inquiry I can see that Mr. Ismay was very influential in the navigation of other ships e.g. He sent a message on the Carpathia to VP Franklin, instructing him to hold the liner Cedric in New York so that he could sail on her back to England. - "Strongly urge detain Cedric sailing her midnight if desirable." YAMSI.
Ismay also gave direct orders to Captain Rostron and instructed him to tell the Olympic to keep away because the sight of her would upset the passengers. This caused problems for the wireless operators because the Olympic was trying to relay the survivor lists to America and needed to be close enough to read the Carpathia's signals, and yet they were ordered by Ismay to stay away:
Wireless message from Rostron to Captain of Olympic:
"Mr. Ismay's orders. Olympic not to be seen by Carpathia - No transfer to take place."
Signed 'Rostron'
Yet despite these direct orders, Ismay actually shifted the blame onto Captain Rostron and told the US Inquiry it was his idea.
"The captain of the Carpathia came to the conclusion there was no use in the Olympic coming to the Carpathia, because he could render absolutely no assistance, and he thought it was very undesirable that the unfortunate passengers from the Titanic should see her sister ship so soon afterwards. That is the only conversation I had with the captain."
That was not the only conversation he had because the following message was sent from Rostron to the Cunard offices in New York.
"........Am proceeding New York unless otherwise ordered, with about 800, after having consulted with Mr. Ismay and considering the circumstances. With so much ice about, consider New York best."
This tells us that Ismay influenced Rostron about the navigation of his ship. Rostron told the Inquiry that he originally intended to steam for Halifax but then changed course for New York. I wonder what was said "after having consulted with Mr. Ismay."
Ismay told the US Inquiry - "I saw Captain Smith very frequently." Have to wonder why? Ismay also consulted with Chief Engineer Bell on the Titanic and even summoned him to his cabin to consult their speed and coal consumption. It sounds like Mr. Ismay had great influence over the men and ships he stepped aboard.
Could it be that Ismay felt he was obligated to keep a watchful eye on the navigation because as a senior member of the company he felt morally responsible for the safety and well-being of those aboard. i.e. As a representative for the passenger's interests?
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Ismay also gave direct orders to Captain Rostron and instructed him to tell the Olympic to keep away because the sight of her would upset the passengers. This caused problems for the wireless operators because the Olympic was trying to relay the survivor lists to America and needed to be close enough to read the Carpathia's signals, and yet they were ordered by Ismay to stay away:
Wireless message from Rostron to Captain of Olympic:
"Mr. Ismay's orders. Olympic not to be seen by Carpathia - No transfer to take place."
Signed 'Rostron'
Yet despite these direct orders, Ismay actually shifted the blame onto Captain Rostron and told the US Inquiry it was his idea.
"The captain of the Carpathia came to the conclusion there was no use in the Olympic coming to the Carpathia, because he could render absolutely no assistance, and he thought it was very undesirable that the unfortunate passengers from the Titanic should see her sister ship so soon afterwards. That is the only conversation I had with the captain."
That was not the only conversation he had because the following message was sent from Rostron to the Cunard offices in New York.
"........Am proceeding New York unless otherwise ordered, with about 800, after having consulted with Mr. Ismay and considering the circumstances. With so much ice about, consider New York best."
This tells us that Ismay influenced Rostron about the navigation of his ship. Rostron told the Inquiry that he originally intended to steam for Halifax but then changed course for New York. I wonder what was said "after having consulted with Mr. Ismay."
Ismay told the US Inquiry - "I saw Captain Smith very frequently." Have to wonder why? Ismay also consulted with Chief Engineer Bell on the Titanic and even summoned him to his cabin to consult their speed and coal consumption. It sounds like Mr. Ismay had great influence over the men and ships he stepped aboard.
Could it be that Ismay felt he was obligated to keep a watchful eye on the navigation because as a senior member of the company he felt morally responsible for the safety and well-being of those aboard. i.e. As a representative for the passenger's interests?
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