RMS Carpathia, salvaged red octagonal floor tile

RMS Carpathia, salvaged red patterned earthenware octagonal floor tile from an unknown location on the ship, approx. 0.875 (d) x 5.875 (w) x 6 inches (diameter). Given its sturdy structure, its depth and its weight, it would appear to be from a high traffic area on board. While a kitchen area would seem possible, its pattern more likely suggests that it came from a well frequented passenger area. The Carpathia was torpedoed during WW1. The tile was recovered on 1 September 2007 by the Achilles Rover using an ROV basket. There is a remnant of a marine encrustation and some losses to the edges

Achilles Appear Approx Carpathia Depth Diameter Earthenware Edges Encrustation Frequented Inches Likely Losses Possible R.m.s Recovered Remnant Rover Salvaged Seem Sturdy Suggests Tile Torpedoed

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