A Second Chance
Anchor`s Away
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It was finally time, time for the HMS Warrior to begin her maiden voyage after nearly 2 weeks of outfitting and sea trials. Princess Celestia and Luna sent a scroll with all the main information I needed about the ship, Speed: 24 knots, Turning time: 30 seconds, 1,080 rooms aboard, 9 dining areas, 3 entertainment areas, and 37 lifeboats.
I was also chosen to captain the Warrior, since it was my ship and had years of experience and training with naval navigation. but the best part was, was that they sent 8 tickets to the Warrior and a Captain`s pass for me. I can bring 8 other ponies with me and it was plainly obvious who I brought with me, My Ponyville Friends including Spike, and my marefriend Minuette.
When I told them about the tickets, they were almost as excited as Pinkie Pie usually is when she meets a new friend. After we all packed for the voyage, we took the train to Manehattan and the maiden voyage was a simple round-trip to the Gallopagos Islands and back to Equestria which should not leave until noon and will not take more than 8 days.
"Oh, I hope the ship is safe?" Fluttershy said with a little fear.
"Don`t worry Fluttershy, the ship will be fine, besides we do have our finest captain." Minuette cooed.
"Oh, stop." I said about to blush.
"So, where are we heading anyways?" Rainbow asked.
"We are heading to the Gallopagos Islands, that`s almost more than 400 miles from Equestria, but the beaches and fruit on the islands are absolutely fantastic based on the history of the Islands." Twilight answered.
"From the way, you all described it, the islands do sound divine."
"Yeah, and romantic." Spike mumbled which I heard but decided not to say anything.
After another 2 hours, We finally arrived in Manehattan and at the Warriors pier where thousands of ponies were cheering and waving good-bye to the ponies already aboard, and if this reminds me of another time in my history, it would have been the Titanic leaving Southampton.

"Marvelous, simply marvelous!" Rarity said admiring the paintwork and superstructure.
I`d be lying to say I was impressed with the shipbuilders and architects with what they did because she looked absolutely stunning as We walked up to the ticket booth.
"Tickets please." The booth said as all 8 of my friends gave him the tickets to punch and gave back."And you sir."
I showed him the Captains Pass and he motioned me to go ahead. We boarded the ship with fellow greetings from the staff and we made our way to Deck F. Throughout the ship, all rooms except the Crews Quarters and Captains Quarters were all the same so no passenger thinks he or she were better than anypony else. Each room were accommodated with 2 beds, a full bathroom, a little study area, 2 dressers with a mirror.
"These rooms are very roomy, and we each get to share a room!" Pinkie shouted excitedly as the girls began to discuss who sleeps with who.
"So its settled, Rainbow and Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy, Me and Spike, and Pinkie and Minuette." Twilight renounced as all the ponies agreed.
"Alright, Im glad your getting settled, now I must go, Ill see you all outside on deck in a few minutes." I said as I left to meet my crew.
Once at the bridge, the pony crew consisted of 10 Officers, that were all stallions in the bridge and I walked in and showed them the pass and they almost saluted in unison.
"Welcome aboard Captain, I`m Chief Officer Ocean Breeze."
"Glad to meet you, Is everything prepped for our departure?"
"Aye sir."
"Great." I said looking at the clock which read almost 2 minutes til 12. "Alright, close the gangway, put the engines at slow." I ordered.
"Yes sir." Ocean breeze saluted as he ordered 2 Officers to head down and close off the gangways as 1st Officer Sea Shore pushed the EOT (Engine Order Telegraph) at Slow.
Almost immediately, the engines began to vibrate as they activated and slowly rotated the propellers and with the help of 2 tugs, the Warrior began to gain some distance from the pier. I walked out and ordered. "Just a burst from the whistles."
As I saw my friends on deck, I caught up with them and when the whistle blew for the first time, Fluttershy cowered to the deck due to the loud noise from the whistles. We kept waving to the good ponies of Manehattan as the Warrior began to be towed out of Manehattan and until we reached open water.
I walked out onto the observation post with 1st Officer Sea Shore looking over the beautiful Equestrian Sea.
"Sea Shore, Lets stretch her hooves."
"Aye sir."
Sea Shore headed into the bridge and with 2 other officers pushed the EOT`s at Full Speed Ahead, The engines begin to work quicker and the propellers rotate faster and more speed is generated as smoke of exhausted steam flows out the 3 funnels.
"24 knots sir." Sea Shore walked back up to me as I smiled and continued to look over the vast open ocean as we continued our route to the Gallopagos.
"Alright Ill be in my Quarters, let me know of anything that goes on in the bridge, Sea Shore your in charge." I said as I headed into my room.
"Yes sir."
Once I entered my room, it felt like the rooms a Princess would live in, But I knew I needed to head down to my friends for dinner, s I left Sea Shore in charge of the ship until I returned, I got dressed in the Captains uniform I was given when I entered my Quarters and began to proceed to a lovely dinner in the ships dining area on D Deck.
Author's Note
Hey ponies and bronies, Golden here just to say that this will not be a Titanic rip-off, This will have references to Titanic and Britannic.
Secondly, if you have any good names for the rest of the 8 Officers on board, I`ll be glad to add them. Just in case you forgot what the Warrior looks like, she is based on this design.

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