Part 5/7:
Survivor Life: An Experience of Crowding and Comradery
As the Carpathia made its way back to New York, the mood was somber, compounded by the constant rains that fell during the journey. The ship, originally set to accommodate fewer passengers, quickly became overcrowded as survivors sought shelter. Survivors shared cramped quarters, adapting to the discomfort and forging a bond over shared grief.
Letters written back home by passengers on the Carpathia reveal mixed feelings about this unlikely camaraderie. While some expressed inconvenience due to overcrowding and discomfort, their letters also conveyed a sense of duty, offering clothes and comfort to those who had lost everything.