A Night To Remember page 1

A Night To Remember page 1 by ric Gustafson


In the crow's nest of the White Star liner Titanic, Lookout Frederick Fleet was peering into the night. The night was calm, clear and bitterly cold. On this night there was no moon but the cloudless sky was filled with stars. This evening the water of the Atlantic was as smooth as glass.
Tonight was the fifth night of the huge liner's maiden voyage to New York. The Titanic was not only the largest but was also the most glamorous ship in the world.
Frederick Fleet was one of six lookouts on board and they were the eyes of the huge ship. Tonight he had been warned to watch for icebergs. At 10:00, he and Lookout Reginald Lee were staring out into the darkness.
At about 11:40 pm on Sunday April 14 1912, Fleet noticed something directly ahead.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric