
A fierce November gale lashes the coastal town, driving sailors and townsfolk alike into the warm glow of the Anchor’s fire. In the cramped bar‑parlour, weathered locals swap stories of the recent wreck of the “Gunfleet,” while a wiry newcomer watches, eager to prove himself among seasoned “salts.” The conversation turns to Bob, the boy rescued from a shipwreck long ago, whose uncanny eyesight now makes him the community’s trusted lookout.
Beyond the storm’s howl, whispers of a hidden island begin to surface, hinting at treasure, danger, and the lure of the South Pacific’s untamed seas. As the townspeople brace for more misfortune, a small crew sets out to uncover the fate of the lost vessel and the secrets that may lie beneath the waves. Their journey promises camaraderie, peril, and the timeless clash between man’s ambition and the ocean’s unforgiving might.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (633K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-04-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1851–1922
Best known for fast-moving sea adventures, this prolific Victorian storyteller filled his novels with shipwrecks, daring rescues, and far-flung voyages. He wrote under a pen name, drawing on his own experience as a civil engineer to give his tales an extra sense of practicality and detail.
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