The ship's large square sail strained against the fierce winds, and the crew worked tirelessly to keep it on course despite the damage on the top mast.
Their faces were etched with exhaustion and determination. A bolt of lightning illuminated the sky every now and then, casting an eerie glow over the choppy waters.
The storm lasted nearly an hour, its fury whipping the sea into a frenzy. After what felt like forever, the rain began to ease off, and the wind gradually calmed. The sky slowly brightened, and the clouds parted to reveal a glimmer of sunlight.
Once tumultuous and dangerous, the sea slowly soothed until it was as smooth as glass.
In the aftermath of the attack, the crews struggled to tend to the wounded and repair the damage to the vessel. Three seamen had lost their lives in the brutal attack, and two more were severely injured. The rest of the crews suffered from varying degrees of injuries, from moderate to minor.
