Steadying his crew
The lifeboats along the upper rails remained secured, unused. Anchors hadn’t been lowered either. The evidence suggested the ship hadn’t stopped deliberately—it had drifted until it lodged here. Questions stacked: Where was the crew? Where were passengers? Morgan turned to his men and spoke firmly. “We’ll establish visual sweeps on all sides before entry. No one boards until I say. Clear?” Each marine responded silently with a nod. Orders were understood without protest.
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