Many generations of people who live in dense forests or rugged mountains often have a misconception that traveling on the vast ocean is monotonous and dull. As far as the eye can see, it's all blue seawater, with nothing much to note besides the sun rising and setting every day and the silent procession of the stars.
But only those who truly live at sea can tell you about the greatness of the ocean. Captain Jebor of the Conch is such a person. Even without the backdrop of the harbor and the contrast of the large ship, anyone who sees Jebor would say, "Look, that's a sailor!"
With sun-bronzed skin and the grooves left by the sea breeze on his face, along with eyes that are always squinting, Lynch didn't even need to shake his calloused hands, rough from pulling ropes, to feel assured about entrusting the responsibility of this voyage to him.
