Haunted Ships by Eve Evans

Author:Eve Evans [Evans, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-21T00:00:00+00:00

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LADY LOVIBOND

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n the frosty winter of 1748, Captain Simon Reed embarked on a celebratory journey on his ship, the Lady Lovibond, with his newly wed wife, Annetta. Little did they know that this voyage would turn into a tale filled with tragedy and mystery that would haunt the seas for centuries to come.

The Lady Lovibond set sail from Kent, England on February 13, 1748, bound for Oporto, Portugal. However, this auspicious journey was marked by omens of misfortune. Departing on Friday the 13th, a superstitious day associated with bad luck, the ship also carried the presence of a lady on board - Annetta, the captain's new bride.

As a new bride setting sail on the Lady Lovibond, Annetta's heart overflowed with a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and love. The crisp sea air mingled with the scent of adventure as she stood on the deck, her hand entwined with Simon's, gazing out at the vast expanse of the ocean before them. The rhythmic sound of the waves against the hull provided a soothing backdrop to the joyous celebrations on board, where crew members toasted the newlyweds and guests reveled in the merriment of the occasion.

However, amidst the festivities lurked a shadow of envy and resentment in the form of John Rivers, a former suitor of Annetta whose unrequited love had curdled into a poisonous jealousy. As the night wore on and the revelry continued, Rivers' simmering anger bubbled to the surface, fueled by alcohol and wounded pride. His eyes, once filled with adoration for Annetta, now glinted with malice as he watched her in the arms of her new husband, Simon Reed.

In a moment of madness driven by possessiveness and spite, Rivers's jealousy erupted into a violent outburst that would seal the fate of all on board. With a primal scream, he lunged at a crewmember manning the ship's wheel, his hands clenched into fists of fury. The clash was brief but brutal, ending with a sickening crunch as the unfortunate crewmember fell, blood pooling around their head. The night air was rent with cries of shock and horror as the crew realized the dire consequences of Rivers' unchecked rage.

In the aftermath of the violent outburst, chaos reigned on the Lady Lovibond. Rivers, consumed by his vengeful rage, seized control of the wheel and steered the ship towards the treacherous Goodwin Sands, a perilous stretch of quicksand known to devour ships without mercy. The once joyous atmosphere on board descended into pandemonium as the crew and passengers grappled with the sudden disaster unfolding around them. The clash of metal, the wail of the wind, and the creak of straining timbers filled the night air as the Lady Lovibond plunged towards its tragic end.

In those harrowing moments, the ship's hull groaned under the strain of the impact, its timbers splintering against the unforgiving sands. The screams of the doomed souls aboard mingled with the roar of the sea as the Lady Lovibond succumbed to the relentless embrace of the waves, dragging all who sailed upon her down into the icy depths.

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