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RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
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RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'. A handwritten marconigram sent to the Carpathia by Guglielmo Marconi on 18 April 1912 at 3.15am: Wire your news dispatches immediately to MSC or to Navy boats if this impossible ask Captain give reason why no news allowed to be transmitted Guglielmo Marconi'. Marconi gave lengthy evidence to the US Senate enquiry, denying that he attempted to communicate with the Carpathia, but later admitting when he was recalled by the enquiry that he sent one telegram, this one. The marconigram is framed and glazed. Date: 1912
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"This extraordinary photograph showcases a handwritten Marconi gram, sent by the renowned inventor Guglielmo Marconi to the RMS Carpathia on the fateful night of April 18, 1912. The telegram was dispatched at 3.15am, urging the Carpathia to send their news dispatches immediately to the White Star Line or to Navy boats. Marconi had previously denied attempting to communicate with the Carpathia during the RMS Titanic disaster at the US Senate enquiry, but later admitted to sending this single telegram. The Marconi gram is a rare and fine piece of Titanic-related history, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional item. Framed and glazed, the document is a testament to the importance of communication technology during the early 20th century. The telegram is inscribed with Marconi's clear handwriting, urging the Carpathia to transmit their news despite the seemingly impossible request. The Marconi gram is a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the desperate attempts to gather information about the Titanic disaster. Its provenance is well documented, and it has been carefully preserved, making it a valuable addition to any collection focusing on maritime history, communication technology, or the Titanic tragedy. This photograph captures the essence of a pivotal moment in history, when the world waited with bated breath for news of the Titanic's fate. The Marconi gram stands as a reminder of the human spirit's determination to communicate and connect, even in the face of unimaginable disaster." Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. is pleased to offer this rare and exceptional piece of history for sale through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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