Stanley Lord

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Stanley Lord born?September 13, 1877
2. When did Stanley Lord die?January 24, 1962
3. What is the ship?SS Californian
4. What is the key controversy?Failure to render timely assistance to the Titanic, despite observing distress rockets
5. Who was Captain Stanley Lord?Captain Stanley Lord was the commander of the SS Californian, a cargo steamer that could also carry a few passengers.
6. Why was the SS Californian near the Titanic?On the night of April 14‑15, 1912, the Californian was sailing through an ice field and stopped at about 10:20 PM, only 5 to 20 miles from the Titanic.

Maritime Disaster: A catastrophic event occurring at sea, often involving loss of life or vessels.
Inquiry: A formal investigation to discover the facts about an event.
Moral Imperative: A strong sense of duty or necessity to act in a certain way.