the miracle on Titanic page 36 by ric Gustafson
" Mr Murdoch, have you already closed the watertight doors?".
" Aye Sir".
" Mr Boxhall". Captain Smith petted the head of his hound. " I want you to go below starboard and report to me as far as damage".
A short time later, he came back. " The Orlop Deck is flooded forward of number 4 bulkhead". His voice hesitated. " The mail clerks are moving the mail to G Deck".
The Captain scratched his chin. " What is our position right now?".
The young officer picked up a chart and began to look at it. " I believe it is 41' 46 North and 50' 14' West".
Wireless Operator Phillips walked in. " What's going on Captain?".
" We have struck an iceberg". He had a worried look on his face. " Send out a CQD with our position on it".
Just then, Thomas Andrews ran in. " Captain, I have bad news".
" How bad is it Mr Andrews?".
" Water will rise to E Deck and then start to fill the watertight compartments one by one".
" Then what?".
" If it fills up five or more compartments, the ship will not float".
" Mr Andrews, how much time do we have?".
He shook his head. " One hour possibly two at the most".
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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