the miracle on Titanic page 16 by ric gustafson.
Thurs April 11 1912 3:15 pm
David and Charlene took the lift down and then walked a series of iron stairs and walkways to the bottom of the ship.
" This is the turbine engine room" he said loudly as the noise drowned out their voices.
They walked by the engine room and saw stokers covered with soot from head to toe.
" Hello".
They turned to see Captain Smith smiling at them.
" Good afternoon Captain" David said as he shook his hand. " I'm David Sharpston".
" Yes, I had the opportunity to meet your mother earlier today".
" I'm Charlene Moton" she said as they walked by two big pieces of machinery.
" Pleased to meet you" the Captain replied as he touched the top of one of the heavy machines. " These are pumps that are used strictly for ballast".
" Captain, I had heard that this ship was unsinkable".
" Virtually" Captain Smith exclaimed with a broad smile. " Come with me and I will show you".
They walked along the keel of the ship, past the noisy boiler rooms and stopped at the forward hold area.
" These are watertight compartments" he said with admiration in his voice. " There are eight on the starboard side and eight on the port side". " If we need to, we can automatically close these doors and seal off the water".
" Very impressive Captain" David replied.
" Yes, it is safe to say that this ship is virtually unsinkable".
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker.
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
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