I would like to thank the many extraordinary individuals who assisted in publishing this novel, including my editor, Stacy Owens; my proofreader, Char Henn; my graphic designer and lovely sister, Shelley Paulson; my mother, Dianne Gray, for her legacy of dreaming and writing; my writing group at the Loft Literary Center; and last of all to my husband, Dan, for his willingness to let me play with my imaginary friends and for an enduring love of both ships and proud sailing traditions.