more persons were crowded into
it, and with myself and members of the crew at the oars, were pulled
slowly away. Huge icebergs, larger than the Pennsylvania depot at New
York, surrounded us. As we pulled away we could see boat after boat
filled and lowered to the waves. Despite the fact that they were new
and supposedly in excellent working order, the blocks jammed in many
instances, tilting the boats, loaded with people, at varying angles
before they reached the water.

BAND CONTINUED PLAYING

"As the life-boats pulled away the officers ordered the bands to play,
and their music did much to quell panic. It was a heart-breaking sight
to us tossing in an eggshell three-fourths of a mile away, to see the
great ship go down. First she listed to the starboard, on which side the
collision had occurred, then she settled slowly but steadily, without
hope of remaining afloat.

"The Titanic was all aglow with lights as if for a function. First we
saw the lights of the lower deck snuffed out. A while later and the
second deck illumination was extinguished in a similar manner. Then the
third and upper decks were darkened, and without plunging or rocking the
great ship disappeared slowly from the surface of the sea.

"People were crowded on each deck as it lowered into the water, hoping
in vain that aid would come in time. Some of the life-boats caught in
the merciless suction were swallowed with her.

"The sea was calm--calm as the water in a tumbler. But it was freezing
cold. None had dressed heavily, and all, therefore, suffered intensely.
The women did not shriek or grow hysterical while we waited through the
awful night for help. We men stood at the oars, stood because there
was no room for us to sit, and kept the boat headed into the swell to
prevent her capsizing. Another boat was at our side, but all the others
were scattered around the water.

"Finally, shortly before 6 o'clock, we saw the lights of the Carpathia
approaching. Gradually she picked up the survivors in the other boats
and then approached us. When we were lifted to the deck the women fell
helpless. They were carried to whatever quarters offered themselves,
while the men were assigned to the smoking room.

"Of the misery and suffering which was witnessed on the rescue ship I
know nothing. With the other men survivors I was glad to remain in the
smoking room until New York was reached, trying to forget the awful
experience.

"To us aboard the Carpat