What changes if a fast warship reaches Titanic while she is still sinking?
Short answerA warship's boats, rescue gear, manpower, and lower freeboard could remove many more people, although pulling directly alongside Titanic would remain dangerous.
NotesThe answer focuses on practical recovery capacity rather than claiming the warship could save Titanic herself. Naval boats and trained crews could supplement Titanic's lifeboats, while a lower deck edge makes lifting survivors from small craft easier than on a high-sided merchant hull. Arrival before the final sinking therefore creates a plausible path to many more survivors.