Arthur rostron autobiography of malcolm
The Autobiography of Captain Rostron of the Carpathia.
The story of the Titanic in the words of the hero whose swift action saved the lives of survivors..
Arthur Rostron
British merchant seaman (1869–1940)
Sir Arthur Rostron KBE, RD | |
---|---|
Capt. A.H. Rostron while master of Carpathia in April 1912, at the time of rescuing Titanic survivors. | |
Birth name | Arthur Henry Rostron |
Born | (1869-05-14)14 May 1869 Bolton, England, UK |
Died | 4 November 1940(1940-11-04) (aged 71) Chippenham, England, UK |
Buried | West End Parish Church, Southampton, England, UK |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service / branch | Royal Navy Reserve |
Years of service | 1886–1931 (British Merchant Navy) 1893–1924 (Royal Naval Reserve) |
Rank | Captain – RNR Commodore – Cunard |
Commands | RMS Pannonia RMS Carpathia RMS Carmania RMS Lusitania RMS Campania RMS Aurania RMS Mauretania RMS Andania RMS Saxonia RMS Berengaria |
Known for | Rescuing survivors from the RMS Titanic |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British
|