Birma Collection

SOS message from Titanic
A wireless message received by the Russian steamer Birma from the Titanic about five minutes after Titanic struck the iceberg that sank her

TITANIC: ICEBERG, 1912. The ice which sank the Titanic. The single cross, on the left-hand side of the ice-floe
TITANIC: ICEBERG, 1912. The ice which sank the " Titanic." The single cross, on the left-hand side of the ice-floe

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Myanmar, Bagan, Pyinsapathada, Great Audience Hall replica Golden Palace

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Myanmar, Yangon, Karaweik Barge, concrete replica of the Royal Barge, Kandawgyi Lake

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Myanmar, Shan State, A house beside a tributary to Inle Lake, near Indein and Nyaung Ohak villages

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Myanmar, Shan State, Lakeside house built on stilts, Inle Lake

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Myanmar, Bagan, Pyinsapathada, Great Audience Hall replica Golden Palace

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Nan Myint Tower, National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pyin Oo Lwin, Pyin U Lwin and Maymyo

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Candacraig Hotel, Thiri Myaing, Pyin Oo Lwin, also known as Pyin U Lwin and Maymyo

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Young woman washing herself outside her house, Yay Kyi village

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Myanmar, Farm labourers collecting crops in a field, near Mandalay

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Myanmar, Farmer with an ox making peanut oil, Kyaukpadaung, near Bagan

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Myanmar, Mandalay, A farmhouse utilising bamboo to construct the walls, Yay Kyi village

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Myanmar, Farmer and oxen ploughing paddy fields, near Mandalay

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Myanmar, Shan State, Inle Lake, Woman with long neck from the Padaung tribe, Ywama village

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Myanmar, Shan State, Villagers disembarking from boats, Inle Lake, near Indein and Nyaung Ohak villages

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Myanmar, Shan State, Women washing themselves in Inle Lake, near Indein Village

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"Birma: A Heroic Response to the SOS Message from Titanic" In the annals of maritime history, one name stands out - Birma. Amidst the chilling tragedy that befell the RMS Titanic in 1912, this unsung hero emerged as a beacon of hope. The icy waters witnessed their valiant efforts etched forever on an ice-floe. The single cross on the left-hand side of that frozen expanse marks where Birma answered the desperate call for help. Despite receiving erroneous coordinates, they braved treacherous conditions to reach out to those in distress. Their unwavering determination and selflessness shone through amidst chaos and despair. As Carpathia arrived at the scene, double crosses appeared on the right side of that same ice-floe. These solemn markers signify where survivors found solace after being plucked from certain doom by this heroic vessel. Through captivating photographs captured by EyeUbiquitous_20114052, EyeUbiquitous_20114038, EyeUbiquitous_20114083, EyeUbiquitous_20114089, EyeUbiquitous_20114053, EyeUbiquitous_20114078, EyeUbiquitous_20114075, EyeUbiquitous_20114054, and EyeUbiquitous_20114035; we catch a glimpse into this extraordinary chapter of human resilience. Birma's courageous response serves as a reminder that even in our darkest hours when fate seems sealed like iceberg-infested waters; there are still heroes who rise above adversity with unwavering compassion and bravery. Let us honor Birma's legacy and pay tribute to all those involved in saving lives during that fateful night aboard Titanic. May their story continue to inspire generations to come - reminding us always that humanity's strength lies not only within ourselves but also in our collective willingness to lend a helping hand when it is needed most.