January, 23 1909

JANUARY, 23 1909

RMS Republic collision and first CQD distress call

The liner RMS Republic collided with the SS Florida off Massachusetts and sank the next day. Its radio CQD call, a first, alerted rescuers and kept the death toll low.

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