As Xia Nan pulled Alton back from his focus on the waves crashing against the wooden pilings by the dock, he nodded politely in response.
"It should be about time to set off, right? Could you introduce us to the Black Crow?"
"Of course!" Captain Gregory stepped aside, slightly bowing as he extended a gesture of invitation.
He then led Xia Nan and Alton up the gangway, introducing the cargo vessel about to set sail.
As a medium-sized cargo ship of standard specifications, commonly seen at the docks, the Black Crow's internal space was as simple and efficient as its unembellished exterior.
Its main areas are the hold, the main cargo hold, the deck, and the stern deckhouse.
The hold is located at the very bottom of the ship, laden with heavy ballast stones to stabilize the ship's center of gravity, ensuring stable navigation. It also stores the heaviest, most moisture-resistant goods.
