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More people have ventured into outer space than have been to where the Titanic

rests two and a half miles down on the ocean floor. Lowell Lytle has been one of the privileged

few who has seen the Titanic firsthand. Lowell has played the part of Captain Smith at Titanic

events all over the globe and has been entertaining guests at the Titanic Museum

for more than 15 years. Here's Lowell Lytle to tell his story and the story of the Titanic's

last hero.

How do you do? This is Lowell Lytle.

I have an unusual story to tell you. I was home-minding my own business way back in

1987. I heard about the Titanic. They've discovered it.

And wouldn't you know, I got a phone call from the designer that was building an exhibit Orlando on the Titanic.

He called me, he said, Lowe, we've gone through 350 actors here in Orlando,

can't find a captain.

He said, I told these men I know someone

that can play that part.

He's my next door neighbor.

I used to be a lead singer, one of my rock and roll bands.

I had eight bands for 22 years, tour in the United States and Canada.

And I went over there on a hoot just to see what was all about.

And he opened the door and there was six men sitting around the table and he said,

gentlemen, here's Captain Smith.

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