Crouched aft of the engine hood was Sam Redding, who held the wheel.

Aft of the steering-wheel was the gasoline motor, connected with the propeller-shaft and also with the driving-wheels; it was so arranged that either could be thrown out of gear or both operated at once.

The crew are washing down the deck, and standing aft and conversing are two men, one of whom is the captain.

Now, thirteen feet aft was the draught of the ship when she was launched.