U-505 page 26

 U-505 page 26 by ric gustafson

On board the USS Chatelain, Soundman Ray Watts was listening to a stack of screens. It was the sonar hut and Watts was doing what he had been trained to do. Both he and his back up had great hearing.

At 11:10 am, Watts heard a loud and sharp ping. 

The officer of the deck walked over. " What's the matter Watts?".

" Something's out there". Another loud ping. " Two maybe three thousand yards away".

" Sound general quarters".

Another loud ping.

" Contact 080".

" Inform Commander Knox".

35 year old Skipper Dudley Knox knew he better inform Captain Gallery on the Guadalcanal.

" Frenchy to Bluejay". Commander Knox's voice hesitated. " I have a possible sound contact".

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names of Jesus: Son of the Blessed

 names of Jesus: Son of the Blessed by ric gustafson

The Sanhedrin asked the Son of the Blessed if he was the Messiah. The Son of the Blessed replied Yes I am. According to Mark 14, the Son of the Blessed says he is seated in the place of power at God's right hand. 

The Son of the Blessed One was resurrected from the dead. The Son of the Blessed One praised those who don't see and still believe. 

Even though we cannot see the Son of the Blessed One we see his mercy and the fruit of his Spirit. 

So who is the Son of the Blessed One. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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the miracle on Titanic page 4

 the miracle on Titanic page 4 by ric gustafson

" What did he say Robert?" Charlene asked as she observed the young man entering the ship. " What did the officer say?". 

" His name is Officer Lightoller". Her brother grinned. " He found our name in his notebook".

" I hope our room is nice".

Robert grinned again. " It's on B Deck".

" Where did our trunks go?".

" A porter took them to the purser's office".

They began to walk up the ramp. They stopped at the officer with the notebook. He tipped his hat. " Hello, I am Officer Lightoller".

Charlene stared at the officer. " What do you mean by purser's office?".

" They will process your boarding pass". He tipped his hat again. " And then they will direct you toward your room".

" Thank you officer".

" No problem". He smiled. " Enjoy this beautiful ship".

Charlene and Robert walked up the ramp to the entrance. There they were met by a White Star steward.

" Hello I am Chief Steward Larimore". He tipped his hat. " One of my stewards will take you to the purser's office". 

Charlene smiled. " Thank you".

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Ismay 2026 page 6

 Ismay 2026 page 6 by ric gustafson

Only 4 weeks after the sinking, the first film about the tragedy came out. It came out in May 1912. It starred a silent movie star. Her name was Dorothy Gibson. She was actually a survivor of the tragedy. In the film titled ' Saved from the Titanic' Gibson wore the same dress she had on in her lifeboat.

In 1958, a movie titled ' A Night to Remember' came out. Ismay decided not to talk about the tragedy either in public or in private. 

For the survivors in the lifeboats, the morning of April 15 1912 was a beautiful sight. The sun came out as the lifeboats tried to navigate around icebergs.

At 4:30 am, the Carpathia arrived on the scene. The lifeboats slowly hooked up with the rescue ship. The survivors slowly came aboard. At 6:00 am, Ismay was rescued. He was close to death. He had on only his night clothes and an overcoat. 

The Californian arrived at 8:30 am. 

When all the survivors were safely on board, there was a roll call. 

The names of the missing became known.

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the miracle on Titanic page 3

the miracle on Titanic page 3 by ric gustafson

David adjusted his black bowler hat as steerage passengers with their possessions ran toward the Aft ramp. 

There was growing confusion along the wide berth. " Are you ok Mother?".

Camille tried to drag her two trunks across the hard concrete. " Yes, I'm fine".

A porter reached for one of the trunks. " Help with those Sir".

" Yes". David winked at his mother. " My mother and I would appreciate that greatly".

" I can put them on a rack  and take them up to C Deck for you".

Camille exhaled. " Thank you".

They walked up the ramp toward an officer. He was wearing a blue suit and cap. He was holding a notebook. He smiled. " Welcome to the Titanic". He smiled again. " I am Second Officer Lightoller".

" I am David Sharpston". He grinned. " This is my mother Camille Sharpston".

The officer glanced at his notebook. " Yes, I have you in C-77".

Camille smiled. " Officer, this is a beautiful ship".

" The RMS Titanic is the British Empire at it's best".

David smiled.

" Up the ramp here is the first class entrance on B Deck". He pointed. " Once inside, a steward will take you to the purser's office".

Camille frowned. " Why is that?".

" The purser will process your boarding pass and direct you to your cabin".

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names of Jesus: Son of Man

 names of Jesus: Son of Man by ric gustafson

The Son of Man is mentioned more than 80 times in God's Word. He is both the Son of God and the Son of Man. Both are equally important. The Son is God and Man.

The Son of Man had humble origins. He was born in a stable to humble parents. He had a divine identity. The Son of Man did not live a charmed life. God's grace meets us wherever we are. The Son of Man is our Savior and our hope.

So who is the Son of Man?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Son of God

names of Jesus: Son of God by ric gustafson

Many people called him the Son of God. Even he claimed that title. According to Matthew 3, a voice from heaven said this is my beloved Son. His identity is rooted in his relationship to his Father. The Son of God knew where he came from. The Son of God knew who he was. The Son of God knew his true identity in his Father. In the Son of God, we become a child of God.

So who is the Son of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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