Musical Signals and Maritime Tragedies

This chapter recounts the historical tragedy of the SS City of Benares, focusing on the evacuation of British children during World War II and the subsequent torpedoing by a German U-boat. It also highlights Hedy Lamarr's transition from a troubled life in Austria to Hollywood, where she and a collaborator innovate a communication strategy to counteract Nazi interference. The chapter creatively intersects music and technology, illustrating how musical synchronization can inform military communication tactics essential for wartime resilience.