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The Death Ship

by William Clark RUSSELL (1844 - 1911)

My Life is attempted

William Clark Russell is well-known for his maritime stories, for which he could draw upon his own experiences as a sailor in the British Navy. This is one of the finest examples of his maritime ghost stories.Everyone knows the story of the ghostly ship, the Flying Dutchman, which is cursed and doomed to sail the seven seas forever, bringing destruction to anyone crossing its path. Geoffrey Fenton, narrator of this story, is one of those unlucky persons who do cross this ship's path, and who even gets captured by it. When he finds himself on the famous Death Ship, the adventure of his life begins, including deadly storms, pirates, and a very particular beautiful damsel in distress. - Summary by Carolin

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A Tempest bursts upon us , I am alone , Imogene fears for me , Land , My Life is again attempted , My Poor Darling , My Sweetheart's Joy , The Death Ship is boarded by a Pirate , The Weather helps my Scheme , We bring up in a Bay , We sight a Sail , We spring a Leak , We tell our Love again