Sinking Into Oblivion

Originally posted on historywithatwist:

The SS Arabic sinking (Image: Illustrated London News [London, England] The captain was on the bridge of the ship when he saw the track of the torpedo about 300 ft away, but by then it was too late.

Captain William Finch was a portly man,but I imagine him moving faster than someone of his build would be expected. I can almost see those jowls quiver as he issued his final commands before the torpedo struck, sending a huge column of water into the air a...