A captain's duty is never done... Tom Matravers is a young Captain, but he believes he is ready to carry out his duties and command his crew. But strange - and perilous - things happen at sea. When his ship, the Sunda, sails alongside the Singapore a fire breaks out. Tom must decide to risk his own craft and crew to save the Singapore. But can he trust himself and the various men he will need to lead? The Dare immerses the reader into the workings...