newfsie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) I have been waiting for this ornament for quite a while, they are numbered and only 250 are sold world-wide It is called to the rescue..........By now you may have gathered I have a passion for newfies and newfies doing rescue RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage. Sunk on April 15th 1912 after hitting an Iceberg near newfoundland. Reportedly, a newfoundland dog (who was on the ship) was credited with saving many passengers. Edited February 6, 2012 by newfsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's beautiful Newfsie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowerProwler Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It is beautiful. Did the Newfoundland on the Titanic survive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) On April 21, 1912 just a few days after the Carpathia docked with survivors from the Titanic, the following story ran in the New York Herald. It told how a heroic black Newfoundland named Rigel saved the lives of the people in the fourth lifeboat. Survivor's Cries Weak, Dog's Bark Causes Rescue of Boatload Rigel, whose master sank with the Titanic, Guides the Carpathia's Captain to Suffering Passengers Hidden Under Rescue Ship's Bow. Not the least among the heros of the Titanic was Rigel, a big black Newfoundland dog, belonging to the first officer, who went down with his ship. But for Rigel, the fourth boat picked up might have been run down by the Carpathia. For three hours he swam in the water where the Titanic went down, evidently looking for his master, and was instrumental in guiding the boatload of survivors to the gangway of the Carpathia. Jonas Briggs, a seaman aboard the Carpathia, now has Rigel and told the story of the dog's heroism. The Carpathia was moving slowing about, looking for boats, rafts or anything which might be afloat. Exhausted with their efforts, weak from lack of food and exposure to the cutting wind, and terror stricken, the men and woman in the fourth boat drifted under the Carpathia's starboard bow. They were dangerously close to the steamship, too weak to shout a warning loud enough to reach the bridge. The boat might not have been seen were it not for the sharp barking of Rigel, who was swimming ahead of the craft and valiantly announcing his position. The barks attracted the attention of Captain Rostron and he went to the starboard end of the bridge to see where they came from and saw the boat. He immediately ordered the engines stopped and the boat came alongside the starboard gangway. Care was taken to take Rigel aboard, but he appeared little affected by his long trip through the ice cold water. He stood by the rail and barked until Captain Rostron called Briggs and had him take the dog below. Edited February 6, 2012 by newfsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfect partners Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 On April 21, 1912 just a few days after the Carpathia docked with survivors from the Titanic, the following story ran in the New York Herald. It told how a heroic black Newfoundland named Rigel saved the lives of the people in the fourth lifeboat. Survivor's Cries Weak, Dog's Bark Causes Rescue of Boatload Rigel, whose master sank with the Titanic, Guides the Carpathia's Captain to Suffering Passengers Hidden Under Rescue Ship's Bow. Not the least among the heros of the Titanic was Rigel, a big black Newfoundland dog, belonging to the first officer, who went down with his ship. But for Rigel, the fourth boat picked up might have been run down by the Carpathia. For three hours he swam in the water where the Titanic went down, evidently looking for his master, and was instrumental in guiding the boatload of survivors to the gangway of the Carpathia. Jonas Briggs, a seaman aboard the Carpathia, now has Rigel and told the story of the dog's heroism. The Carpathia was moving slowing about, looking for boats, rafts or anything which might be afloat. Exhausted with their efforts, weak from lack of food and exposure to the cutting wind, and terror stricken, the men and woman in the fourth boat drifted under the Carpathia's starboard bow. They were dangerously close to the steamship, too weak to shout a warning loud enough to reach the bridge. The boat might not have been seen were it not for the sharp barking of Rigel, who was swimming ahead of the craft and valiantly announcing his position. The barks attracted the attention of Captain Rostron and he went to the starboard end of the bridge to see where they came from and saw the boat. He immediately ordered the engines stopped and the boat came alongside the starboard gangway. Care was taken to take Rigel aboard, but he appeared little affected by his long trip through the ice cold water. He stood by the rail and barked until Captain Rostron called Briggs and had him take the dog below. Lovely ornament and wonderful story. Dogs are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Oh lord, that's enough to bring on a fit of the weepies. Your beautiful dogs are following in Rigel's pawprints, Newfsie. They are fortunate to be owned by someone committed to the breed and their happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korbin13 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thank you for posting that, so many stories from that night that we never hear of. Glad to hear Rigel made it ok, sounds like a honourable name for future newfies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 That's beautiful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 That is beautiful thanks for sharing the story amazing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wow, amazing, didn't know that. What a lovely keepsake and reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 :) Thanks for sharing the story. That is one beautiful piece of pewter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 lovely Ornament and the first time I have read that story , just amazing . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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