“Was it possible for a submarine to approach without being seen?”
“Oh, yes, quite possible.”
“Something has been said regarding the impossibility of launching the boats on the port side?”
“Yes,” said Captain Turner, “owing to the listing of the ship.”
“How many boats were launched safely?”
“I cannot say.”
“Were your orders promptly carried out?”
“Yes.”
“Was there any panic on board?”
“No, there was no panic at all; it was all most calm.”