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The Pirate of Philadelphia Sails Again Aboard
The narrator meets the notorious clipper Pirate of Philadelphia at Melbourne and signs as mate to Captain Thompson amid a crew of rough hands. Trunnell, the seasoned but drinking first mate, secures a berth, while agents negotiate crew and pay as the ship clears for sea under a tense, dangerous aura.
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Philadelphia
New York
Sayers & Co
Trunnell
Cole
Thompson
Andrews
Fermoy
Tor
Dumage
Captain Thompson
Mr. Rolling
Mr. Holling