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You must be the famous captain that has been recommended to me. First, let me introduce myself. I am Thomas Andrews, a naval architect at Harland and Wolff. There is a good restaurant where we can talk. |
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We are building two ships simultaneously. I am working on Titanic which I will make even more magnificent than her sister ship. To achieve that I will need your expertise and the use of your shipping company. |
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The ship will have ten decks. The inner cabins and floors will be made from wood. We are working on it at the same time while finishing up the main hull. So you can start delivering the material now. |
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I have also hired a dozen stonemasons to finish the fireplaces for the first class. The size of this ship will be rivaled only by its luxury. So deliver only the highest quality marble you can find. |
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Titanic will operate on a route sailing through the northern Atlantic. So we need to incorporate an effective heating system. We will install pipes which will distribute hot water through the whole ship. |
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In my design, I am working with three ship propellers. Two three-bladed and a center one with four blades. But you can bring in a few more just in case. We will definitely use them on our next ships. |
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I have ordered 46 lifeboats to be made. I will need you to deliver the materials. This should be enough for all of the passengers aboard. |
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It’s time we started the work on the funnels. There will be four but actually, only three are needed. The fourth will be more of an aesthetic addition. It can also serve as ventilation for the kitchens. |
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We are slowly finishing the main work on the hull and deck. Time to get to the most important part - the steam engines. The engines must be made by master engineers so it won’t be cheap. |
| 10 |
You can start getting coal for the maiden voyage. Until the launch, it will be stored in the warehouses in the docks. Titanic has large cargo hold for fuel so bring all your fleet can manage. |
| 11 |
We are almost ready for launch. And after that, we can prepare for the maiden voyage. Can I ask your sailors to be a part of the crew for our first voyage? They will get paid nicely, of course. |
| 12 |
There is a problem. One of the screws got chipped during the launch. We need to replace it. There is already a group of workers waiting to get it done. |
| 13 |
You won’t believe this! They put only 20 lifeboats on the ship. I specifically said 46. Now there is no more time to get more. Let’s hope they won’t be needed. |
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Titanic will set out on her maiden voyage tomorrow. I want you to come too. There is just one more task for you before you can settle down in your luxurious cabin. Help us stock up the kitchens, captain. |
| Final |
Don't you feel proud looking at that great beauty? |
THOMAS ANDREWS
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