the miracle on Titanic page 8 by ric gustafson
Captain Smith and Fourth Officer Boxhall were on the bridge when they heard the loud noise.
Officer Boxhall smiled. " That must be the propellers starting to turn".
" Look how they churn up the water".
" Sir, each one is 16 feet". He looked ahead. " The New York is getting very close to us".
Worry came over the Captain's face. " Their lines snapped, it's drifting toward us".
" What do we do now Captain?".
" Put the engines into reverse".
" Aye Captain".
He looked ahead. " Now hard to port".
" Aye Captain".
After a short time.
Captain Smith put a hand on the young officer's shoulder. " That was close Mr Boxhall".
" Thank goodness they could throw a rope and stop that small liner before it hit us".
" Yes, thank goodness". He smiled. " Back to starboard Mr Boxhall".
" Yes Sir".
" All ahead slow Mr Boxhall".
" Yes Sir". The officer grinned. " All ahead slow".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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