Hurst said he was certain this man was Smith .
One of the Collapsible B survivors , fireman Walter Hurst , tried to reach him with an oar , but the rapidly rising swell carried the man away before he could reach him .
fireman said Walter Hurst was certain this man was Smith .
One of the Collapsible B survivors , fireman Walter Hurst , tried to reach him with an oar , but the rapidly rising swell carried the man away before he could reach him .