the miracle on Titanic page 16

the miracle on Titanic page 16 by ric Gustafson


" Ten degrees port Mr Hichens".  Fourth Officer Boxhall watched as the Quartermaster held tightly onto the wheel. " Steady as she goes".
First Officer William Murdoch looked over the bridge rail. " Do you have our binoculars?".
" No Sir". The young officer grinned. " I gave them to Fleet who is up there".
" Do we have another pair?".
" No Sir". He thought for a moment. " I believe that is the only pair we have on board".
Anger came to the First Officer's face. " You make sure he brings that pair to the bridge when he is done".
" Aye Sir".
Captain Smith entered the bridge. His white uniform and white beard made an instant presence. Behind him was Bruce Ismay the Director of the White Star Line.
" When do we arrive at Queensland Captain?".
Captain Smith stroked his beard. " According to my chart, we should arrive there by noon tomorrow".
Ismay picked up a chart. He began to study it. " What is this course?".
" This is the course Mr Boxhall has laid out for us".
Ismay stared at the Fourth Officer. " Why?".
" It is a safer route and we can watch for ice better".
" Nonsense" Ismay growled. " It will add a day and I will not allow it".
" Sir, what about the ice?".
" If you get any reports of ice". He walked toward the bridge railing. " You bring them directly to me".


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