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However, amidst this rush was a reporter named Carlos Herd, who was traveling aboard the Carpathia as a regular passenger. Herd, who worked for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, found himself caught in a moral tug-of-war. Captain Arthur Rostron of the Carpathia had explicitly prohibited him from interviewing survivors, prioritizing their privacy and emotional well-being after their traumatic experience.

Despite this directive, Herd was undeterred. He seized the opportunity to conduct interviews covertly, gathering vital and poignant testimonies from survivors. This determination resulted in a complete article reflecting the harrowing experiences of those aboard the Titanic, which was meticulously prepared for publication.