The Death of a Strange Steamship

The Martinez was sinking fast, for the water was very near. In a hazy way I saw and heard men rushing and shouting as they strove to lower the boats. One boat lowered away with the plugs out, filled with women and children, and then with water and capsized. Another boat had been lowered by one end and still hung in the tackle by the other end where it had been abandoned. How I went over I do not know, though I did know, and instantly, why those in the water were so desirous of getting back on the steamer. Later, how much greater I have no knowledge, I came to myself with the start of fear.

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