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seemed to be just one more. He merely as Bride quipped, “Send S.O.S. It’s the
acknowledged receipt with a “Thanks.” new call and it may be your last chance Desert Trumpet
But this one was different; it had warned to send it.” They all laughed, even the
of ice directly in Titanic’s path. Later Captain. After that, it was ever-growing Editor
on, another wireless message came in despair as the ship continued to sink Barbara Wolin
with incredible strength. It was from by the head and finally went down. Contributing Writers
the nearby Leyland liner Californian, Wireless could have saved them all, but Louis C. Kleber
advising she was surrounded by ice and good judgment and responsible action H. Dan Wray
had stopped. Phillips curtly told her were missing. Barbara Wolin
operator, “Shut up! Shut Up! I am busy. Common-sense regulations of- Publishers
I am working Cape Race.” Not long af- ten come about only after a disaster. Norm Kresge
ter, the California’s operator turned in. After the Titanic sank, all ships were Barbara Wolin
It was another fateful card in the draw required to maintain 24-hour wireless
that led to the world’s greatest maritime watch, along with other reforms, such Administrative Assistant
disaster. The Carpathia rescued those as enough boats for all and the estab- Phyllis Lisi
in boats, but the freezing waters of the lishment of a North Atlantic Ice Patrol. Chief Costumer
North Atlantic claimed the rest, over Today, the electronic communication of Norman Wolin
1,500 passengers and crew. the early 1900s seems incredibly primi-
At 11:40 p.m. the Titanic struck tive, but it was a start—for the first time The Desert Trumpet is published month-
the iceberg. The senior operator, Jack ships at sea could summon help from ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Phillips, perished, but Harold Bride hundreds of miles away. opinions and points of view expressed by
writers are their own and do not necessarily
survived and related the chilling events reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
of those two hours and few minutes that Note: In one of the strangest and articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
followed the collision. After an inspec- most prophetic books ever written, each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
interested in becoming part of the Desert
tion had revealed the ship’s wounds author Morgan Robertson wrote a Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
were mortal, Captain E.J. Smith novel in 1898, fourteen years before the forrcnews@cox.net
stepped into the radio room and ordered Titanic disaster in April, 1912. He FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
a wireless call for help. They were writes of a magnificent new ocean liner, organization dedicated solely to the welfare
sinking . . . fast. Phillips began to send the wonder of the age, sailing on her of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
“CQD” and Bride recalled that “. . . we maiden voyage from England to New and funding for projects including envi-
joked as he did so. All of us made York. The similarities to the Titanic ronmental education, teacher workshops,
light of the disaster.” Phillips sent the are quite incredible. On board are the natural resource protection, cultural resource
monitoring, hike programs and other services.
distress call for several minutes when rich and the famous. The great vessel Annual individual membership is $25.00.
Captain Smith returned and asked what strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic General meetings are held four times a
call they were sending. Phillips replied and sinks with enormous loss of life. year; Board meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
“CQD.” Bride related that even in that The name of the ship in the novel . . . unless otherwise posted. Messages may
dire situation, humor entered the scene the Titan. q be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
friendsofredrockcanyon.org

News and Notes, continued from p. 3 Trail Repair: to direct graffiti removal teams at
The recent rains at Red Rock each affected site at several times
Canyon have during the year. As a team leader,
Friends Volunteers Needed! washed out you will receive special training
the work of the in handling the equipment and
atural Resources Chair Mark last two years
Beauchamp is asking for on several chemicals used in the process.
NFriends volunteers to help in trails that now Removal projects are planned for
upcoming projects. For any of these need rebuilding Make a Difference Day at Red
projects, please call the Friends line and/or repair. Rock Canyon on October 27.
at 702-255-8743 and leave your Please specify in your message
name and phone number with a Graffiti Removal: that you wish to be trained to lead
brief message if you can volunteer. “Tag Team” leaders are needed a tag team.

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