1 Prologue

Jamaika: three horseman ride along the docks at Port Royal...

One of these horseman is Major Sir Edward Sawyer, he and his companions arrive at the headquarters of the Britisch army. Sir Sawyer is called to general Langley to report.

Sergeant Archer is waiting for the major at the gate. "Welcome Sir Sawyer, the general awaits you!"

Sergeant Archer escorts the major to the Generals office...

"Aaah Major, I have recieved a message from the Admiralty in Plymouth. I will send you to Plymouth as soon as possible. There you will report to Admiral Onslow, your orders will be to join a shipsrace around the world. The HMS Renown and it's Captain and crew will help you forfill your task: to win te race for King and country!!"

"Major: May I introduce to you, Captain Campbell of the HMS Renown.... Captain: Major Sawyer....."

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"All ready to set sail Captain Campbell Sir..." "Splendid Lieutenant Grant, hoist the colours... set course to Plymouth!"

These are the shipmember aboard the Renown.... The sailors: (L--> R) Smith, Sandon, Francis, Williams, Abbott.

Helmsman Wilson and Lieutenant Grant on the poopdeck.......

Sergeant Archer will also be part of the Renown's crew... he will be in charge of the 4 marines on board, privates: Armstrong, Brown, Skinner und Collins

Shipsmaster Gibb's makes ready to weigh anchor...



The Renown makes way across the Atlantic.....

Major Sawyer and Captain Campbell on the poopdeck looking at the horizon...

Chapter 2