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The Navy of Greyhounds on Ocean Liners
The piece portrays so called greyhounds as swindlers who prey on travelers on ocean liners. It follows Monty, Minnie, Hattie, and others plotting cons during voyages, detailing coercive schemes and the social dynamics aboard ships, with focus on female operators and the targeting of a young heir. The setting centers on a voyage bound for Liverpool and the crew’s manipulation tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante Crossers
Montyoodstan
Milwaukee
Minnie
Halifax
Dominion
Monty
Boston
Hattie Hyllis
Hattie
Liverpool
Michell Maltravers
Scotland
Marty
Manhattan
Uld
Margyn
D. d
Bac
Champ
Monty, Ha