
CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I CAP’N CRUMBIE IS SURPRISED
CHAPTER II GEORGE SIGNS ON
CHAPTER III BACK TO THE WATER
CHAPTER IV THE TRIAL TRIP
CHAPTER V A RESCUE
CHAPTER VI PROWLERS
CHAPTER VII THE CLUE
CHAPTER VIII JACK COUNTS HIS PROFITS
In the quiet New England harbor of Greenport, the aftermath of a violent storm has left the docks glistening under a clear sky. Cap’n Crumbie, beloved weather‑prophet and retired skipper, patrols the wharf with his trademark gait, warning that one boat—Bob Sennet’s Ellen E. Hanks—has vanished into the deep. His stories of distant seas and keen eye for danger make him the town’s living lighthouse.
Sixteen‑year‑old Jack Holden, quick with a grin, watches the old captain and dreams of the catch that might still be waiting beneath the waves. The missing vessel, later known as the Sea‑Lark, becomes the focus of whispered speculation and an adventure that pulls the whole community together. As rumors swirl, Jack and the townsfolk prepare to set out, armed with hope, humor, and a hint of dread.
Listeners will be swept into a tale of coastal life, riddles hidden in the surf, and the relentless pull of the ocean. From creaking docks to looming gales, the story balances light‑hearted banter with a genuine mystery, inviting you to feel the salty air and join the search for answers.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (297K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: The Century Co., 1920.
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2024-01-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1944
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