Publisher's Synopsis
The Phantom Ship is a classic adventure novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Philip Vanderdecken, who sets out on a dangerous voyage to find his father, the captain of a legendary ghost ship known as the Flying Dutchman. Along the way, Philip encounters a series of thrilling and terrifying events, including storms, sea monsters, and encounters with pirates. As he gets closer to his goal, he begins to uncover dark secrets about his father and the mysterious ship that he commands. The Phantom Ship is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and the supernatural, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1896. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The Phantom Ship is the tale of Philip Vanderdecken's search for his cursed father and the Dutchman's ghostly crew. Maritime legend holds that a spectral ship, The Flying Dutchman, haunts the seas around the Cape of Good Hope. Philip Vanderdecken's father is the captain of that ship, condemned to sail and torment sailors until the Day of Judgment. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
