Chapter 14
The Phantom sailed into the Swan River, past the Maritime Museum, and docked in front of a crowd of people with small children who had obviously spotted the sailing ship from the riverbank and wanted to get a closer look. After they had docked and the gangplank had been lowered, the crew gathered up their belongings.
“Should we say goodbye to Captain Bartlett?” asked Toby.
Those assembled simultaneously turned to the Captain, who was standing at the helm and didn’t look like he was going to leave his position. When he saw them looking in his direction he waved at them. Only Toby waved back.
“Bloody miserable arsehole,” said Sandy.
An official from the Port Authority came aboard and checked their passports and after they had been stamped, the crew was free to go.
“Who’s goi
