For a moment, it seemed the crane might give out. The ship tilted slightly starboard, sending tools sliding and boots scrambling for grip. Katherine gritted her teeth, heart thudding as the winch stuttered. But then—inch by inch—the mass broke the surface fully. A low cheer rose from the crew, relief washing over their tense faces.
With a loud bang, it landed on the deck of their ship, and the entire crew immediately rushed in to inspect the new exciting find. The crew wanted to know what was inside the container that had made their ship groan in effort.