The ship of mysteries

The sail danced in the powerful wind as the ship pounced around the Pacific Ocean like a cat trying to catch a mouse. The ship was as black as midnight.  Lanterns hung from the rigging illuminating the deck. They flickered. A cold breeze overtook the boat.Ghostly whispers echoed around the hull. The hull of the boat was getting bashed, butchered and battered by the horrific storm, but the shadow in the captain’s cabin stood still and didn’t budge…

The sun reflected of the glistening copper coloured boat that warmed you from the inside out. The sea was turquoise and you could see turtles glide gracefully through the water. What was happening?