Written by Elita Angel
Based on some situations originated by James Cameron.

Ismay’s POV

This was a mistake. I understood that this ship was unsinkable. Now I find out that the ship will sink. There has to be a misunderstanding. I do remember talking to Smith and Andrews about this situation after the collision.

Mr. Andrews had said, "Water fourteen feet above the keel in ten minutes. In the forepeak all three holds and in boiler room six."

To which I replied, "When can we get underway, dammit?"

Andrews’ response was, "She can stay afloat with the first four compartments breeched, but not five. Not five. As she goes down by the head, the water will spill over the bulkheads at E-Deck, back and back. There’s no stopping it."

Smith asked about opening the pumps, but Andrews said, "The pumps buy you time, but minutes only. No matter what happens, Titanic will founder."

I couldn’t believe it. Titanic, the ship of dreams, was sinking and nothing could be done. I said, "But this ship can’t sink."

But Andrews said, frankly, "I assure you she can, and she will. It is a mathematical certainty."

I couldn’t say anything at this point. Smith was the one who asked how much time there was before Titanic was gone for good. Andrews said, "An hour. Two at most."

Smith turned to me and said, "I believe you may get your headlines, Mr. Ismay." I did not want to believe it. But it was true.

After the sinking, I refused to talk to anyone. I was too wrapped up in my thoughts to look at anyone or talk to them. We had made headlines now, but they were the type no one wanted to believe.

The End.

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