the miracle on Titanic page 26 by ric gustafson
Sat April 13 1912 8:20 pm
Second Officer Lightoller stood over the bridge railing and stared at the calm ocean as Fourth Officer Boxhall studied his charts. " Have we had any reports of ice?".
" We have had a couple of reports" replied Boxhall as he put his charts down. " Including a french liner that sustained minor damage".
" Where was that?".
" According to my charts" the young officer exclaimed as he picked up a chart and glanced at it. " There is a large ice field at 46 degrees North to 41 degrees North and from 46 degrees West to 50 degrees West".
" Our ship will be passing right through that ice field".
" According to our present course, yes we will be".
Just then, Captain Smith stepped onto the bridge. " How is everything going?".
" Fine Captain" Officer Lightoller replied with a grin. " The ocean tonight is a quiet one".
" Good" the Captain said as he patted his hound's head. " Any new reports of ice?".
" No Sir" replied Mr Boxhall.
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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