Lost in the Fog

On a bright July morning in 1870, the bustling wharf at Grand Pre becomes a makeshift staging ground for a group of schoolboys and their teachers. Among them are the sturdy Bruce, the thoughtful Arthur, bright‑eyed Bart, and earnest Tom, all gathered around the freshly tarred schooner Antelope, its decks already laden with trunks, coats and provisions. Captain Corbet, ever‑present and eager, promises the boys a shortcut home across the waters of Mud Creek and the Bay of Fundy, while Dr. Porter watches the plans with a mix of curiosity and concern.

The Antelope, newly white‑washed and rigged for a short coastal run, promises a comfortable, cheaper alternative to the long over‑land trek. Yet the boys’ ambition—to hop from Grand Pre to Moncton, then to Shediac, Prince Edward’s Island and even Newfoundland—quickly reveals the complexity of navigating the region’s shifting tides and hidden shoals. As the crew prepares to set sail, youthful excitement clashes with the practical doubts of their elders, setting the stage for a journey where friendship, daring, and the sea’s uncertainty will test every passenger.