Grimy Decks and Rumblin' Engines
The evening sun beat against the rusted deck of the vessel. A cloying smell hung in the air, mixed with the sweetness of sizzling fuel. The boiler groaned and rattled, sending a shiver through the entire frame. The deck was slick with oil, making it dangerous to move without falling. Skipper Jones paced the deck, his face creased with worry. He o