The outstanding design of the Steel Bone ship provided convenience for their life at sea.
As boxes of charcoal burned to smoke and dust, steam propelled the machinery through the high-pressure boiler, and the crew gradually became one with the Steel Bone.
The handling of the ship became increasingly skillful; advancing and retreating more agile; personnel collaboration more seamless; cannon fire became increasingly accurate...
As the sun rose and set, time flew by, and the date to attack the Big Island drew nearer.
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In mid-May 1666, the arrival of the dry season returned the entire sea area to a state of perpetual sunshine.
The blazing sun hung high, heating the deck, stirring the hearts, and darkening the faces of the crew.
Sunday counted the days on the calendar, and on May 16th, he heavily circled the date.
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On the 16th, the weather was not entirely clear, with layers of white clouds over the sea providing a rare coolness around the island.
