Barney managed affairs in the pilot-house.
Frank looked after the chemical air supply reservoirs and the electrical apparatus.
Pomp, of course, was the master of the culinary department.
But the darky was well qualified in other branches, and was ever ready to relieve Barney or Frank either.
The Explorer was a fast sailor, and cut her way through the waves at the rate of twenty knots an hour.
Many sailing craft were encountered, and all were seemingly amazed at sight of the curious boat.
One day a terrific storm came up.
The waves ran mountain high, and the wind blew terrifically.
An ordinary vessel would have had enough to do to live in such a sea.
The Explorer was a fine sea boat.