"You betcha, Gunner!  I've heard tales o' these things burstin' in action, don't wanna be near one when is does."  Mary leaned back against a rail. "Riggin' looks fine, stout cordage, well maintained.   The sails be furled so I can't check 'em by eye, but I didn't sniff out any rot from the canvas.  I be checkin' the cable bin next, but I'll be very surprised if I see anything that takes me aback."  Nash gave Elaine a steady look "Old men's sea-stories aside, this is a good ship.  We'll be a good crew."