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John Richardson had been instrumental in the RMS Carpathia rescuing survivors from the Titanic's lifeboats, just hours after it had gone down in the North Atlantic, killing 1,500 people.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

They lower themselves into one of the few lifeboats, leaving Jim on deck: Should he flee like a rat or wake the sleeping passengers, knowing that they, and he, cannot survive?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Here are some of our favorite lifeboats during a year of rough seas.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The UK Coastguard sent a Border Force vessel, two lifeboats and a helicopter to the scene – and issued a mayday call to other shipping in the area.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The lifeboats were too far away to yell.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys