the miracle on Titanic page 16 by ric gustafson
" Ten degrees port Mr Hichens" Fourth Officer Boxhall bellowed. " Steady as she goes".
First Officer William Murdoch looked up toward the Crow's Nest. " Do you have our binoculars?".
" No Sir" Boxhall replied. " I gave them to Fleet".
" Do we have another pair?".
" No Sir". Boxhall frowned. " I believe it is the only pair we have on board".
Anger came over the First Officer's face. " You make sure that pair gets back to the bridge".
" Aye Sir".
Just then, Captain Smith entered the bridge. His white uniform and white beard struck an instant presence. Behind him was Bruce Ismay. He was the Director of the White Star Line.
Ismay picked up a chart. " When do we arrive at Queensland Captain?".
Captain Smith stroked his white beard. " By noon tomorrow according to my chart".
Ismay glanced at another chart. " 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". Boxhall smiled. " We can also watch out better for ice".
" Nonsense". Ismay growled. " It will add a day".
Boxhall frowned. " Sir, what about the ice?".
" If you get any reports of ice". Ismay looked at the Fourth Officer. " You bring them directly to me".
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker.
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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