TY  - BOOK
AU  - Pierce,Frank Richardson
TI  - Code
T2  - Produced from the February 10, 1929 issue of Short Stories Magazine
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Sea stories
KW  - Ship captains -- Fiction
KW  - Smugglers -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2025-01-01; Roger Frank and Sue Clark; Originally published; New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1929
N2  - "Code" by Frank Richardson Pierce is a maritime story published in the late 1920s. This piece of fiction explores themes related to the code of ethics among sailors, focusing on the tension between legality and moral duty. The narrative revolves around the harrowing experiences of Captain McNulty and his crew aboard the rum-running ship, the "Crayton", as they navigate a storm-laden Pacific coastline while trying to evade the Coast Guard.  The plot thickens when McNulty and his crew decide to aid a distressed sailor from another vessel caught in the storm while balancing the risk of crossing the legal twelve-mile limit. Pritt, the cargo owner, pushes for a cautious approach, fearing repercussions if they are caught by the Coast Guard. However, McNulty chooses to adhere to the sailor's code of saving lives, prioritizing human compassion over legal concerns. This decision leads them into further peril as they seek shelter while facing the brunt of the storm, underscoring a tale of duty, camaraderie, and the moral dilemmas faced at sea. The story culminates with the coast guard's involvement, leaving the reader to ponder the true cost of unyielding adherence to the code of the sea amidst the harrowing backdrop of maritime challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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