Tom Merriam joins the ship Altair as third officer under Captain Stone, initially enjoying a positive relationship as Stone treats him like a mentor. However, after a series of mysterious crew deaths, Merriam becomes convinced that Stone is a power-hungry and psychopathic captain, and his warnings are met with skepticism and hostility.
The Ghost Ship
Tom Merriam joins the ship Altair as third officer under Captain Stone, initially enjoying a positive experience as Stone sees him as a younger version of himself and Merriam regards Stone as the first adult to ever treat him with friendship.