The Cruise of the Molly Ann
John Farrell, shipowner, negotiates for the limit of insurance on his boat, the Molly Ann. Later, he makes arrangements with the mate, Bill Jones, to set the boat on fire, enabling him to co... Read allJohn Farrell, shipowner, negotiates for the limit of insurance on his boat, the Molly Ann. Later, he makes arrangements with the mate, Bill Jones, to set the boat on fire, enabling him to collect the insurance. In return he promises Bill his daughter, Nell, in marriage. Nell elop... Read allJohn Farrell, shipowner, negotiates for the limit of insurance on his boat, the Molly Ann. Later, he makes arrangements with the mate, Bill Jones, to set the boat on fire, enabling him to collect the insurance. In return he promises Bill his daughter, Nell, in marriage. Nell elopes with Captain Tom and is out to sea before her father learns of her marriage. He is grie... Read all