jackwilson (True Core Lover): . ."The fore part, and up to the second funnel was by this time completely submerged, and as we watched this terribly awe-inspiring sight, suddenly all the lights went out and the huge bulk was left in black darkness, but clearly silhouetted against the bright sky.... This unparalleled tragedy that was being enacted before our very eyes, now rapidly approached its finale, * 04-02-10 - 00:53:14
jackwilson (True Core Lover): as the huge ship slowly but surely reared herself on end and brought rudder and propellers clear of the water, till, at last, she assumed an absolute perpendicular position. In this amazing attitude she remained for the space of half a minute. Then with impressive majesty and ever-increasing momentum, she silently took her last tragic dive to seek a final resting place in the unfathomable depths of the cold gray Atlantic. * 04-02-10 - 00:53:48
jackwilson (True Core Lover): "Almost like a benediction everyone around me on the upturned boat breathed the two words, "She's gone."" (The Story of the Titanic as Told by Its Survivors, pp. 299,300) * 04-02-10 - 00:58:16
jackwilson (True Core Lover): Of the 2235 occupants, 1522 met their death in those dark waters including most of the men, most of the third class, most of the crew, and all of the band. Only 713 people were rescued. * 04-02-10 - 00:58:41