If SS Californian were within 5 miles of Titanic, could she have saved more passengers?
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The calculation is easy; Britanica article states: "However, the Carpathia was some 58 nautical miles (107 km) away when it received the signal, and it would take more than three hours to reach the Titanic." So if Californian was 5 miles away, it would take at least 15 minutes.
The Carpathia received the distress call at 12:20 am; the Titanic did not founder until 2:18 am, which was two hours after the distress calls were made. "At about 2:00 AM the stern’s propellers were clearly visible above the water, and the only lifeboats that remained on the ship were three collapsible boats. Smith released the crew, saying that “it’s every man for himself.”"
So at about 2:00 am, people began to jump in the water. Only 705 people were rescued by the life boats. "The Carpathia arrived in the area at approximately 3:30 AM, more than an hour after the Titanic sank."
How long does it take for a man to lose consciousness in icy cold water? Hypothermia tables suggest less than 15 minutes. So unless the Californian's arrival was timely, most of those in the water were doomed, and as many could not swim, and were wearing heavy woolens, would have sunk almost immediately.
Note: original testimony from the crew of the Californian put it at least 20 miles away from the closest approach to the Titanic, which was unresponsive to their signals.
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