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The Truth About the Titanic: A True Story from a Survivor of the Titanic
This gripping account unveils the haunting aftermath of that catastrophic night on the high seas, where Colonel Archibald Gracie himself barely escaped the icy clutches of death. The Titanic may have spared him that fateful night but ultimately claimed his life. Shattered by the horrors he witnessed and the freezing waters that tested his resilience, Gracie became a haunted man, bearing the scars of a descent into hell and a miraculous resurrection.
Within the pages of this remarkable book, Gracie shares his firsthand experience of the sinking, vividly portraying the immense challenges he faced in order to survive. His harrowing narrative paints a riveting picture of both luck and unwavering strength amidst the chaos. But Gracie's quest for understanding doesn't end there. In the book's latter half, he delves into the individual stories of each lifeboat aboard the Titanic, presenting the stark facts before unveiling the dramatic survivor accounts he painstakingly collected. Drawing from personal interviews and the testimony given to both British and American inquiries, Gracie's quest for truth shines through every word.
The Truth About the Titanic stands as a testament to the author's desperate pursuit of answers. As one of the most potent works on the Titanic's demise, this powerful and emotionally charged book captures the essence of a tragedy that continues to captivate the world. Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through history, uncovering the untold tales and discovering the indomitable spirit that emerges in the face of unimaginable catastrophe.
‘Removing my night clothing I dressed myself hurriedly in underclothing, shoes and stockings, trousers and a Norfolk coat. I give these details in order that some idea of the lapse of time may be formed by an account of what I did during the interval. From my cabin, through the corridor to the stairway was but a short distance, and I ascended to the third deck above, that is, to the Boat Deck. I found here only one young lad, seemingly bent on the same quest as myself.
From the first cabin quarter, forward on the port side, we strained our eyes to discover what had struck us. From vantage points where the view was not obstructed by the lifeboats on this deck I sought the object, but in vain, though I swept the horizon near and far and discovered nothing.
It was a beautiful night, cloudless, and the stars shining brightly. The atmosphere was quite cold, but no ice or iceberg was in sight. If another ship had struck us there was no trace of it, and it did not yet occur to me that it was an iceberg with which we had collided. Not satisfied with a partial investigation, I made a complete tour of the deck, searching every point of the compass with my eyes. Going toward the stern, I vaulted over the iron gate and fence that divide the first and second cabin passengers. I disregarded the “not allowed” notice. I looked about me towards the officers’ quarters in expectation of being challenged for non-observance of rules. In view of the collision I had expected to see some of the ship’s officers on the Boat Deck, but there was no sign of an officer anywhere, and no one from whom to obtain any information about what had happened. Making my tour of the Boat Deck, the only other beings I saw were a middle-aged couple of the second cabin promenading unconcernedly, arm in arm, forward on the starboard quarter, against the wind, the man in a gray overcoat and outing cap.’
Within the pages of this remarkable book, Gracie shares his firsthand experience of the sinking, vividly portraying the immense challenges he faced in order to survive. His harrowing narrative paints a riveting picture of both luck and unwavering strength amidst the chaos. But Gracie's quest for understanding doesn't end there. In the book's latter half, he delves into the individual stories of each lifeboat aboard the Titanic, presenting the stark facts before unveiling the dramatic survivor accounts he painstakingly collected. Drawing from personal interviews and the testimony given to both British and American inquiries, Gracie's quest for truth shines through every word.
The Truth About the Titanic stands as a testament to the author's desperate pursuit of answers. As one of the most potent works on the Titanic's demise, this powerful and emotionally charged book captures the essence of a tragedy that continues to captivate the world. Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through history, uncovering the untold tales and discovering the indomitable spirit that emerges in the face of unimaginable catastrophe.
‘Removing my night clothing I dressed myself hurriedly in underclothing, shoes and stockings, trousers and a Norfolk coat. I give these details in order that some idea of the lapse of time may be formed by an account of what I did during the interval. From my cabin, through the corridor to the stairway was but a short distance, and I ascended to the third deck above, that is, to the Boat Deck. I found here only one young lad, seemingly bent on the same quest as myself.
From the first cabin quarter, forward on the port side, we strained our eyes to discover what had struck us. From vantage points where the view was not obstructed by the lifeboats on this deck I sought the object, but in vain, though I swept the horizon near and far and discovered nothing.
It was a beautiful night, cloudless, and the stars shining brightly. The atmosphere was quite cold, but no ice or iceberg was in sight. If another ship had struck us there was no trace of it, and it did not yet occur to me that it was an iceberg with which we had collided. Not satisfied with a partial investigation, I made a complete tour of the deck, searching every point of the compass with my eyes. Going toward the stern, I vaulted over the iron gate and fence that divide the first and second cabin passengers. I disregarded the “not allowed” notice. I looked about me towards the officers’ quarters in expectation of being challenged for non-observance of rules. In view of the collision I had expected to see some of the ship’s officers on the Boat Deck, but there was no sign of an officer anywhere, and no one from whom to obtain any information about what had happened. Making my tour of the Boat Deck, the only other beings I saw were a middle-aged couple of the second cabin promenading unconcernedly, arm in arm, forward on the starboard quarter, against the wind, the man in a gray overcoat and outing cap.’
183 pages, Paperback
Published June 24, 2023
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