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All aboard for the Transcribe premiere production, the cruise of the Paul Parrot, that thrilling story of the days of the whalers and adventure on the high seas. This is the story of Johnny Robbins and Sue Grange, a boy and girl who sail away on the good ship Paul Parrot on a whaling cruise that turned out to be a search for a diamond mine. With them are Captain Dalton, master of the ship, and Old Dickon, the one-legged sailor who takes care of the ship's mascot, Paul Parrot…

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In the episode titled Johnny and Sue Leave For Home On The Parrot, the story unfolds aboard the Paul Parrot, a whaling ship captained by Captain Dalton. Johnny Robbins and Sue Grange, along with their crew, are on a quest that began as a simple whaling cruise but has transformed into a search for a hidden diamond mine. The year is 1860, and they find themselves anchored at the remote Tristan da Cunha islands, a place known for its isolation and beauty. As they prepare to restock supplies, they are greeted by the island's governor, Mr. Cotton, who shares unsettling news about the ongoing Civil War in America.

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Cruise of the Poll Parrot, Episode 27

Johnnyand Sue Leave For Home On The Parrot

Saturday, March 26, 1938 · 12:00

Cruise of the Poll Parrot, Episode 27

Johnnyand Sue Leave For Home On The Parrot

Saturday, March 26, 1938 · 12:00

Summary

Johnny and Sue embark on a whaling cruise aboard the Paul Parrot, but their adventure takes a dangerous turn when they learn about Confederate cruisers threatening their journey home.

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