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This is the tale of a perilous voyage aboard a clipper ship told by the second mate. He looks up to Trunnell, the first mate, who somehow manages to hold things together between a murdering former captain, a captain who may not actually be a captain, and a crew inclined to mutiny. This all leads to a surprising and satisfying ending. The author, Hains, wrote frequently of the sea. He is the author who (under a pen name) had a story on the newsstands about a liner hitting an iceberg and sinking, while Titanic was doing precisely that! (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

Embark on a thrilling adventure aboard a clipper ship through the eyes of the second mate, who admires the steadfast first mate, Trunnell. As tensions rise between a murderous former captain, an enigmatic captain who may not truly be in charge, and a crew on the brink of mutiny, the stakes couldnt be higher. Will Trunnell be able to navigate the treacherous waters and bring order to chaos? Prepare for an unexpected and satisfying conclusion. The author, Hains, was known for his maritime tales, and interestingly, he wrote a story under a pen name about a liner striking an iceberg just as the ...