seaman, managed to pass it to the captain. Harry and the skipper took one end each and stumbled along the deck toward number four hold. Harry was puzzled what use an oar could possibly be against torpedoes, but this wasn’t the time to be asking questions. The captain charged on, past the Chinaman, who was on his knees, head bowed, praying to his God. “Get yourself into the lifeboat, now, you stupid bugger!” shouted Havens. Mr. Lu rose unsteadily to his feet, but didn’t move. As Harry staggered past, he shoved the man in the direction of the third officer, causing Mr. Lu to topple forward
