The Captain's Hat
We have to wait a while for this one to make an appearance, but it's well worth the wait. The captain's hat doesn't become a symbol until the final paragraphs of the book. At first, it's a token of...
The Captain's Cabin
Most of this story takes place in the captain's cabin because it's the only place on his ship where Leggatt can hide himself. Along with being a handy hiding place, the cabin also symbolizes the ca...
The Reef Sail
The reef sail is the only reason anyone onboard the ship Sephora lives through a vicious ocean storm. Listen to what the skipper has to say about the ordeal:I don't mind telling you that I hardly d...