The after part of the ship was now breaking up fast.  Our gallant captain still remained on the quarterdeck, having buckled on his sword as if going into action.  Grasping his speaking-trumpet he shouted his last order: "Look to yourselves, men, and God have mercy on us all!" Then came a huge, tumbling, white-crested wave that swept the doomed vessel from the stern as far for’ard as the foremast.