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RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection, Marconi envelope
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RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection, Marconi envelope
RMS TITANIC. THE HAROLD COTTOM COLLECTION: A red Marconi gram envelope on which Harold has written his name and address. Harold Thos Cottam, The Stone yard, Church Street, Southwell, England. 4ins x 6ins
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Address Cottam Envelope Harold Marconi Operator Radio Southwell Titanic
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This photograph showcases a historic Marconi envelope from the RMS Titanic disaster, a part of the Harold Cottam Collection. The envelope, measuring 4 inches by 6 inches, bears the faded but legible address of Harold Thos Cottam, residing at The Stone Yard, Church Street, Southwell, England. The red envelope, a symbol of the groundbreaking wireless communication technology of its time, was used to send and receive critical messages between the Titanic and the shore during its ill-fated voyage in 1912. Harold Cottam was a radio operator aboard the Carpathia, the ship that rescued the Titanic's survivors. He played a pivotal role in the rescue efforts, using the Marconi wireless equipment to coordinate the search and rescue mission. The envelope, now a precious relic, offers a tangible connection to the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was forever changed by the Titanic tragedy. The Marconi wireless technology, which revolutionized long-distance communication, played a crucial role in the rescue efforts and ultimately saved countless lives. The envelope, with its simple yet significant inscription, stands as a testament to the heroic actions of Harold Cottam and the advancements in transportation and communication technology that continue to shape our world today.
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