There Were Only Seconds Until Impact
The iceberg was noticed by lookout Frederick Fleet (shown) only about a minute before Titanic hit it. With the time it took to convey the message, officers on the bridge had only approximately 30 seconds to decide what to do, leaving them vulnerable to nearly a century of speculation. As it turned out, Fleet survived that night but suffered from depression for the rest of his life, most likely as a result of the sinking. He committed suicide by hanging in January 1965.
There Were Only Seconds Until Impact
Captain Was Among the Greatest
The captain of the Titanic, Edward J. Smith, had a long and successful career with the White Star Line, having been transferred from the Titanic’s sister ship, the RMS Olympic, specifically for this maiden trip. His final words to the crew were, “Well boys, do your best for the women and children, and look out for yourself.” Smith planned to retire at the end of the journey.
Captain Was Among the Greatest
