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Join us on an exhilarating sailing adventure filled with fierce storms, towering icebergs, and perilous shipwrecks as we uncover hidden treasures. Experience the thrilling tale of a pirate who awakens from nearly fifty years of suspended animation, ready to reclaim his legacy. (Summary by P. Cunningham)

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories filled with intrigue and romance, all set against the backdrop of the vast ocean during the golden age of sea exploration.

Dive into the haunting world of William Clark Russell, a master of maritime tales whose own experiences as a sailor in the British Navy fuel his riveting storytelling. Death Ship stands as a pinnacle of his maritime ghost stories, weaving the legendary tale of the cursed Flying Dutchman‚a ghostly vessel doomed to sail the seas for eternity, bringing chaos to all who encounter it. Meet Geoffrey Fenton, an unfortunate soul who crosses paths with this spectral ship and finds himself ensnared in its eerie grasp. As his harrowing adventure unfolds, Geoffrey faces treacherous storms, ruthless ...

William Clark Russell (24 February 1844 - 8 November 1911) was an English writer best known for his nautical novels. At the age of 13 Russell joined the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy, serving for eight years. The hardships of life at sea damaged his health permanently, but provided him with material for a career as a writer. SAVED: We had never yet had the leisure to inspect the stores with which the mutineers had furnished the quarter-boat, and we now found, in spite of their having shifted a lot of provisions out of her into the long-boat before starting in pursuit of us.

William Clark Russell (24 February 1844 - 8 November 1911) was an English writer best known for his nautical novels. At the age of 13 Russell joined the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy, serving for eight years. A GALE OF WIND: At midnight Holdsworth came on deck to relieve the second mate. A man out of the port watch came to the wheel, and stood yawning, scarcely awake. The night was dark, a hazy atmosphere, through which the stars gleamed sparely, and the sea like ebony.

The Last Entry is a thrilling seafaring novel set in 1837. When a wealthy former seaman sets sail for the equator with his daughter and a crew, unexpected tensions and mysteries arise. As danger mounts, betrayal and hidden motives lead to a dramatic and fateful voyage.

Wreck of the Corsaire takes a fresh approach to the classic swashbuckling sea adventure. When a man discovers a mysterious tin box strapped to a bird’s neck, it leads him into a thrilling world of shipwrecks, hidden treasure, and surprisingly polite pirates. With a mix of humor, danger, and intrigue, this novel offers a unique spin on the high-seas adventure genre. If you love pirate tales, treasure hunts, and daring escapades, you’ll want to tune in!