The Phantom Ship by Frederick Marryat is an early 19th-century novel that blends mystery, adventure, and the supernatural; it centers on Philip Vanderdecken, a young man drawn into the mystery of his father’s disappearance. The story opens with Philip and his suffering mother living in poverty, haunted by the unknown fate of his father. Despite his mother’s pleas, Philip feels a strong pull toward the sea. A hidden chamber in their home promises answers about their family's past, revealing a curse and supernatural forces that shape their destinies, pushing Philip on a journey for truth and ultimately, redemption.
The Phantom Ship
By Frederick Marryat
Bound by a family curse and the mystery of a lost father, a young man braves treacherous seas and supernatural forces in search of redemption.
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2007-05-22
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About the AuthorCaptain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
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