03 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1885
Page
1
The crew recalls Miss Franklin’s charm and dangers at sea as a storm gathers. A blue flame globes above the foretop sail yard arm while Old Windward orders reefing and safety measures. The night deepens with black skies and thunder as the gale approaches.
The brig Windward endures a brutal hurricane as the crew fights to furl sails, man the braces, and keep the ship upright. The gale tears the main-top-sail, coils the deck with foam, and tests captain Franklin and Old Winsward while mutiny rumors circle among exhausted sailors. Dawn reveals a battered but recovering vessel under a easing breeze with all hands hoping for calm.
A sailor recalls a harsh sea voyage with Deacon predicting a gale. The crew debates reefing sails and easing strain as the brig pitches hard. Conversation touches on weather, trust, and navigation methods for determining longitude by lunar observations.
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