From Sunderland to Bermuda: Captain Powley and “Empire Dryden” (PART TWO)

The explosion shook Empire Dryden violently. Water flooded into the ship as she began to sink rapidly. “Instinct said grab a lifejacket and get to the boat deck” David remembers in his written memoirs and he headed to the boat deck where the two main lifeboats were located. David’s role in lifeboat launching meant he […] The post From Sunderland to Bermuda: Captain Powley and “Empire Dryden” (PART…