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A Cruise in a Cutter single work   short story   travel  
Issue Details: First known date: 1888... 1888 A Cruise in a Cutter
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The narrator signs on to sail on a small cutter bound from Melbourne to Fremantle. During the journey, he and the rest of the crew are imperilled by the captain's inexperience, storms, and an inquisitive whale.

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Last amended 21 Aug 2015 09:55:13
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  • Melbourne, Victoria,
  • Great Australian Bight, South Australia,
  • Fremantle Harbour, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,
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