THE PHANTOM SHIP

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792 – 1848) was a British Royal Navy officer, novelist, and an acquaintance of Charles Dickens, noted today as an early founder of the sea story.

«The Phantom Ship» is considered to be the most notable of three novels written by Myrryat which has a distinct historical basis. Regardless of the great faim gained due to the sea novels this attracts readers' attention by means of his spirits and mystical elements. This story in details explores the legend of the famous ghost ship's origin known all over the world as «Flying Dutchman».