What is the name of the ship which was only a few miles away from the RMS Titanic when it struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912?

The story behind the answer

Californian is correct. The SS Californian had stopped for the night in an ice field only a few miles from Titanic when the liner struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912. Its wireless operator had gone off duty, and although crew reportedly saw distress rockets, they failed to recognize them as signals of an emergency. As a result, the Californian did not render immediate aid.

In contrast, the RMS Carpathia—farther away, about 58 miles—received Titanic’s CQD/SOS and steamed through ice to rescue survivors hours later. Memory tip: Two “C” ships—Californian was Closest but didn’t respond; Carpathia Came to the rescue. The Californian’s inaction sparked enduring controversy and reforms in maritime safety, including 24-hour radio watches and improved lifeboat regulations.