Fire and Water

by Lugh the Deer

Let there be fire

After walking for a while, weaving in between men who were to injured and tired to get up, they eventually reached the engine room of the ship.

When they did, the shipped suddenly tilted to the port side, they all rushed to the port side to see what was wrong, when they noticed that far away on the shore. Someone had set up a camera to take a photo of the ship docked. The main six struggled to hold on to the wooden rail on the side. Twilight then noticed that everyone on the ship had moved to the port side to try to be seen by the camera.

All of a sudden, she hear one of the officers yelling out.

“All of you, get back, your gonna make us capsize.”

After hearing that, everyone went back to their normal places and the ship became level again.

Then, Twilight and her friends turned to the engines, there were 2 giant steam piston connected to each of the 2 paddle wheels. They then saw a steam pipe leading to a split, and past them were the 4 boilers, each one bigger than they had ever seen.

However, Twilight noticed that one of the boilers had a steel plate hastily installed on the side. She figured that it needed repairs. However, it was difficult to see the patch because there were several people shoveling coal into the fire boxes.

“Fascinating,” said Twilight,”why didn’t we think of using steam to power a boat. It would save us a lot of effort and we can travel upstream whenever we want.”

Yeah,”said Applejack,”It could even help with transporting the apple harvest.”

While Twilight was observing the steel plate installed on the boiler, she couldn’t help but notice there was a small leak coming from it.

“Girls,” called Twilight,”there’s a leak coming from this boiler.”

“Aren’t they supposed to not leak”, said Rainbow Dash

“Yes”, said Twilight,”but if this one is leaking, it could cause some serious trouble.”

“What kind of trouble?” Said Applejack.

“Trouble like damaging the engine or causing more leaks, nothing too serious.”

“Yeah yeah, big deal,” said Rainbow Dash,”I just want to see more of the boat.

“Okay then,” said Rarity,”why don’t we go and look at the cabins, I’m sure they look fabulous.”

So they then went to look at the living accommodation on the giant boat, not knowing what will happen later.

Author's Note:

Big news, I’m officially an Eagle Scout, I’ll be posting a link soon to show everyone my Eagle Project.

Comments

[Lugh the Deer]

Does anyone know how to put a picture on here, every time I try, it doesn’t work

[Valk]

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The picture can’t be to big

[Northguard]

Oof. The SS Sultana steamboat. The 8th deadliest maritime disaster in history. Sadly overlooked at the time due to John Wilkes Booth (the man who killed Lincoln) being shot the previous day and the end of the civil war.

[PatRoison]

This is an interesting idea for a story. The SS Sultana is often overlooked, and I like how you incorporated the ponies to explore it. And very belated congrats on the Eagle Scout!

[Lugh the Deer]

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Thanks, glad you like it, feel free to check out my other story.

[PatRoison]

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It's definitely on the list. I like the idea that Equestria takes place in the future, so I look forward to seeing how it all plays out.

[k00l]

Interesting! The SS Sultana is a very interesting premise. I'm going to college to study history, so historical fics like this interest me a lot. Though admittedly, i jumped the gun because when I read "The worst maritime disaster..." My mind instantly went to the Wilhelm Gustloff. But then I saw American History and was relieved that the ponies didn't have to spend time with a bunch of Nazis. I am hopping you plan to continue writing this as this story has a lot of my attention.

[Lugh the Deer]

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I’ll probably continue this after I finish my other story. Feel free to read my other story.