Chief Officer

 

Chief Officer R. W. Smart of the Tuscania writes:

"The reason the transport Tuscania remained afloat so long was due to the strength and number of her bulkheads and the fact that all water tight doors were closed, when the vessel entered the danger zone. I am sure if it had not been for the coolness and splendid behavior of all, the loss of life would have been much heavier."

 

 

2005 INFORMATION SOURCE:

Wisconsin Newspaper

5th Feb. 1936 - Sheboygan Press, "History of the Tuscania Destruction," Page 4, 5, 6, 8.

Transcribed by Steve Schwartz - webmaster.