1 |
Excuse me! That is my berth! I am sure there are free spots to dock your ship further in the port. Just don’t forget to pay the docking fee. The harbormaster is a strict fellow. |
2 |
Sorry for making you leave earlier. My father rented that berth for years and it’s where I always dock Jean K. That is our ship. Let me buy you a drink as an apology. I just need to grab a bite first. |
3 |
I am Myrtle Kool, but everyone calls me Molly. I am proud to be the first female captain here in Canada. But I am sure more women will follow. |
4 |
I used to help my father on our ship since I was a little girl. Back then, he used to transport cocoa on our boat. What kid wouldn't fall in love with the thing that was full of sweets? |
5 |
I quickly realized that a sailor’s life is what brings me joy. So now I don’t have a problem transporting bricks and I still enjoy the life of a captain. |
6 |
If you are looking for business here in Nova Scotia, I can help you. There are a lot of opportunities for captains like us. I have no fear of a bit of competition. |
7 |
After finishing my studies at the Merchant Marine school, my father left Jean K in my care. He is still leading the business from our land office. But I captain the ship. |
8 |
Nowadays, we are most active in the pulp and paper trade. I use Jean K to transfer cargo back and forth between ships anchored in the bay and the shore. |
9 |
It’s not a business to get rich, but it pays the bills. Many large ships can’t enter the bay or choose not to to save time. I bring them fuel for their next voyage and transport their cargo to shore. |
10 |
I have an older sister and a brother. But none of them felt like continuing the family business. So I stepped up. Besides being a captain, I am a pretty fine fisherwoman too. |
11 |
I have a contract with a cargo ship arriving today. They should have more cargo than my boat can carry. How about you help me transport it to the port? |
12 |
Today the wind is unusually strong. I have trouble steering the ship. Maneuvering in the harbor will be difficult. Let’s hope our sailors can help us navigate. |
13 |
Do we have all the cargo that needs to be taken to the shore? Grab those copper bars and that should be all. We need to get to the port before the weather gets even worse. |
14 |
A ship on starboard! We will not be able to avoid a collision. Hold on to something! |
15 |
I am alright. I managed to swim under the hull once the force of the collision threw me overboard. But I was scared there for a bit. We must inspect the ship for damage. |
16 |
We will need to get a proper shipbuilder to fix Jean K. But I trust she will be seaworthy again. I hope we have enough money in our savings for such a repair. |
17 |
Jean K is being fixed as we speak. We managed to scrounge up enough money to get her back in shape. If you find some ship parts, it could speed up the repairs. |
18 |
While our ship is being repaired, I found a temporary job on a fishing boat. It should help cover our expenses while we can’t sail with Jean K. |
19 |
My ship is back in business! We can set sail tomorrow morning. A new shipment of bricks is scheduled for tomorrow and I don’t plan on leaving the job to others. |
20 |
I have a new contract for shipping grains to Boston. I have never been on such a long voyage before. Will you join me? It would be great to have an experienced captain like you with me. |
21 |
I need to hire some additional sailors for this trip. My usual crew won’t be able to handle it all. And some of them can’t leave home for so long. |
22 |
Do we have all the cargo safely stored? Just take those few empty barrels with us too. I have a feeling we will find a use for them. Good. Now let’s set sail! |
23 |
We safely delivered all the goods. Now I have to find some business that will pay for the return trip. I won’t be sailing with an empty ship. I am sure someone needs goods transported. |
24 |
There is a Norwegian sailor demanding that I free this berth. He has no right to it and I am still loading the cargo. He even offered me money, but he was very unpleasant about it. |
25 |
That madman rammed my ship when I refused to leave the berth! Our lines were cut and we are drifting towards the bridge. We need to stop the boat before we crash. Cast out the anchor! |
26 |
We are still drifting towards the bridge. Tell the men to abandon the vessel. I have no means of controlling the ship right now. I can’t allow anyone to get hurt. |
27 |
Thankfully we were grounded on a sandbank. The ship was hardly damaged and no one was hurt either. But it was pure luck. Let’s check the cargo. |
28 |
Once I get back home, we will sue the Norwegian captain. What he did was inexcusable. Now help me fix the hole in the hull. We will repair it properly at home. |
29 |
Father was livid when I told him about the accident. I think the Norwegian thought he could order me around just because I am a female captain. Well, he was wrong. |
30 |
We are going to court. Paying a lawyer is not cheap, but I don’t doubt the Norwegian will have to pay us for damaging my ship. So we should still get some money out of this. |
31 |
With the money we got from the trial, we decided to build our own warehouse. We can use it when we pick up goods that the customer doesn’t need right away. |
32 |
We rented a small warehouse before, but it will be more convenient to have our own place. There was a free land not far from the docks. That’s where we are building our warehouse. |
33 |
I am ready to get back behind the rudder. Let’s pick up the next delivery of wood for the paper factory. |
34 |
The cargo is all loaded, but we need to stop before we head back. We are all out of fuel. There is a gas station not far from here. Let’s stop there first. |
35 |
There was an explosion in the engine room! Quick, we need to dose the flames before everything burns. The ship is full of highly flammable goods. It may turn to ash in minutes. |
36 |
The flames are too high. We need to jump overboard, or we will burn too. Tell the crew to stop whatever they are doing and abandon the ship. Now! |
37 |
Thankfully no one was hurt in the fire, but Jean K is seriously damaged. The repairs will surely cost a lot of money. However, my father will never agree to scrap her. |
38 |
I was afraid I would go down in flames. Maybe it’s time to end my captain’s career. My brother has shown interest in the family business. Once Jean K is fixed, he could take over. |
39 |
You may not know, but I have a husband. We are building a house and plan on having children. It’s time I passed the captain’s hat to my brother and took care of my family. |
40 |
It was great sailing with you. I am sure I will come back aboard from time to time to assist my brother. But the responsibility of the captain’s job will be on him now. |
Final |
Thank you for your help. Don't forget your reward, captain. |