The Legend of a Newfoundland Dog on the Titanic

There is a legend that three dogs survived the Titanic. Two of the dogs were small enough to be cradled in the arms of their owners on lifeboats. The third dog was said to be a big black Newfoundland Dog named Rigel.

When the Titanic sank into the icy water, Rigel swam around looking for his master for hours.

Rigel was credited with saving one lifeboat from being crushed by the Carpathia. His frantic barking alerted the crew of the Carpathia that a lifeboat was dangerously close to the ship. The occupants were to cold and weak to shout for help. Swimming around in the icy water did not seem to bother Rigel.

Rigel was taken aboard the Carpathia and continued to search for his master. He was not able to find his master and was adopted by a member of the crew.