Lights on at the time of the collision am I going mad

[Samuel Halpern]

Correct. There was just one elevator for 2nd class. It operated between F deck up to the boat deck. Exiting the elevator you face aft.

 

[Paul Lee]

What were the lighting conditions like just before the ship sank. ISTR one survivor saying the lights on A-deck were glowing a "devilish red".

Cheers

Paul

 

[Paul Lee]

Also, does anyone know if the lights on the bridge and/or wheelhouse were turned on when the ship finally came to a halt and the engines were finished with?

Cheers

Paul

 

[Michael H. Standart]

Paul, as far as I know, it was never mentioned but I doubt that the lights were turned on. (I could be mistaken so don't take this as gospel.) Sailors don't like having their night vision trashed, especially in an emergency situation. Turning on the lights on the Bridge and inside the wheelhouse wouldn't have served that purpose.

 

[Paul Lee]

Thanks Michael,
As far as I can gather, the only part of the ship that wasn't illuminated was the 3rd class deck space at the stern of the ship (as seen by Marshall Drew)

Cheers

Paul