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RMS Carpathia was a Cunard Line passenger steamship launched in 1902 and used on North Atlantic routes. After RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in April 1912, Carpathia traveled through ice to the disaster area and took aboard 705 survivors from the lifeboats before carrying them to New York. During the First World War, the ship transported passengers and troops until a German submarine torpedoed and sank it west of Ireland on 17 July 1918.
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What is the RMS Carpathia famous for?
The RMS Carpathia is most famous for rescuing the 705 survivors of the Titanic disaster in April 1912. The Cunard Line steamship navigated through dangerous ice fields to reach the sinking site and pull passengers from lifeboats.
When did the RMS Carpathia sink?
The Carpathia was sunk by a German U-boat during World War I on July 17, 1918. It was hit by multiple torpedoes in the Celtic Sea while traveling as part of a convoy.
Where is the wreck of the Carpathia located?
The wreck of the Carpathia lies at the bottom of the Celtic Sea, about 120 miles west of Ireland. It sits upright at a depth of approximately 500 feet.
Who found the wreck of the Carpathia?
The wreck was discovered by a joint expedition led by author Clive Cussler and underwater explorer John Davis. They located the wreck in the year 2000, ending decades of searching.
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