You are on the aft deck of fireboat FDNY 11 in the middle of the Hudson River just off Manhattan, a borough in the city of New York. It is just getting dark and you notice something shimmering off the fantail. NOTE: This game uses nautical directions while on board the FDNY 11. For example: (If you use single letter abbreviations for the directions you wish to go, it will not work!) Forward / Fore After / Aft Port ("Port" is a direction, not a place.) Starboard / Stbd Above / Up Below / Down On a marine vessel (boat, ship etc.) when facing the bow (the pointy end): port is on the left and starboard is on the right. This is a moving marine vessel. You can only access a location when you are actually at that location. For example, stepping off the after deck when you aren't near a pier would result in a swim in the Hudson river. Follow the breadcrumbs (narrative) and you will find your path. Confucius. Fireboat Copyright © 2024 Jeff Greer (fos1) at Breadcrumb Studios. Type ABOUT and CREDITS for further info . Release 14 / Serial number 241208 / Inform v6.42 Library v6.12.6 FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. You can see a shimmering apparition here. >save Ok. >restore Ok. >x me You are Captain Kent Decker, one of the senior fireboat captains with the FDNY. You have seen just about everything on the Hudson, nothing surprises you these days. >i You're carrying nothing. >l FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. You can see a shimmering apparition here. >x apparition The shimmering or apparition appears to be taking on the shape of a lady. Out of the corner of your eye, you see something forming on a window. >x lady The shimmering has now coalesced into the full aura of a lady. >x lady The shimmering has now coalesced into the full aura of a lady. >x window The window is on the forward end of the aft deck. Due to the warm moist air, it is frequently fogged, sometimes blocking your view. There have been times when the condensing moisture appears to make shapes or even writing on the window. Try to read the writing and see. >read window The window is on the forward end of the aft deck. Due to the warm moist air, it is frequently fogged, sometimes blocking your view. There have been times when the condensing moisture appears to make shapes or even writing on the window. Try to read the writing and see. >read writing Some writing is beginning to form on the fogged window. Try reading it again in a few minutes. >x me You are Captain Kent Decker, one of the senior fireboat captains with the FDNY. You have seen just about everything on the Hudson, nothing surprises you these days. >i You're carrying nothing. >l FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. You can see a writing and a window here. >x cannon The fire cannon is easily capabile of delivering a large, powerful stream of water on vessel and structure fires on the coastline of New York City. >read writing The writing is now clear: "I left a note for you on the galley table." You can just make out a signature at the at the end of the note: "Kenyon". >f Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >d Galley The galley is a multi-purpose room that is more than a place with a table for dining. Since the crew lives on the boat for extended periods, it provides entertainment and recreation. There is a computer, a TV and a bookshelf with a number of book for both pleasure and study. The deckhouse is above. On the table is a "greeting note". You can see Kenyon here. >x note I need your help immediately. I somehow observed a terrorist planning to destroy the city of New York. I was born and raised here. My husband passed away in World War II leaving me a child to raise on my own. I passed away years ago, but I must help save the city for everyone, not just my family. Enough of that. The terrorist has already planted a bomb on one of the Bear Bridge support towers. I don't exactly know when it is set to go off. The terrorist used a code symbol Ɛ. I'm not sure what it means but it could be the date. I'll find a way to contact you again. Be alert. It is difficult for me. Now that I have taken on the aura of Kenyon, I feel more comfortable in the galley but I may still venture out and try to keep track of the terrorist and his activities. Check back here whenever you can. >x kenyon The mysterious Kenyon has just entered your life. Who knows? Maybe she is just a figment of your imagination. You are intrigued, however, and must find out more. You had a grandmother named Kenyon... Note: Apparitions are fleeting. Any information "Kenyon" might provide will be fleeting and you may not be able to see it again. Either memorize the info or write it down somewhere. >l Galley The galley is a multi-purpose room that is more than a place with a table for dining. Since the crew lives on the boat for extended periods, it provides entertainment and recreation. There is a computer, a TV and a bookshelf with a number of book for both pleasure and study. The deckhouse is above. On the table is a "greeting note". You can see an Eee here. >x ee The symbol Ɛ appears in your mind as a fleeting thought. It is just a fleeting thought. You have a feeling that it is a symbol from a non-decimal numbering system. You need to look that up in a math book! >x eee You can't see any such thing. >x Eee You can't see any such thing. >l Galley The galley is a multi-purpose room that is more than a place with a table for dining. Since the crew lives on the boat for extended periods, it provides entertainment and recreation. There is a computer, a TV and a bookshelf with a number of book for both pleasure and study. The deckhouse is above. On the table are a "FDNY note" and a "greeting note". You can see a bookshelf (which is closed) here. >x fdny note I'm having another vision. You need to go to the FDNY Pier, take the NYPD SWAT team aboard #11 and deliver them to the Bear Bridge. >x bookshelf The bookshelf is an enclosed shelf that contains a few books including novels, references and manuals for the boat's equipment. The shelf is kept closed unless in use to prevent the books from falling all over the deck. >open it You open the bookshelf, revealing a math textbook, a Clive Cussler series and a China Bayles series. >read texbook You can't see any such thing. >x clive This is a series of books by the author Clive Cussler. Clive is famous for his maritime novels such as Raise the Titanic, his first. You particularly enjoy nautical novels. >x china The China Bayles series are some of your favorite books. They are written by Susan Wittig Albert. This series follows a retired defense lawyer that moved to Pecan Springs, TX and opened a Herb Shop. She and her best friend and partner Ruby solve murders and get into all sorts of highjinks. >x math The math textbook is marked to a page describing number systems. A section on the duo-decimal system is highlighted. The symbol Ɛ in duo-decimal is an 'eleven' in our ten digit numbering system! Today is the eleventh! You must go to the FDNY Pier and "TAKE" the SWAT team aboard #11 and "DROP" them off at the Bear Bridge. You will need to go to the Pilot House and move the boat to the FDNY Pier. You suspect that this is more info from Kenyon. Be alert for future info. >x terrorist After I discovered the terrorist and his plans, I did not know what to do. Somehow, your position as a captain with the Fire Department of New York came into my mind. I know I am hard to believe and my presence here is unbelievable. I have trouble believing it myself. I just wanted to reassure you that I am "real" or as real as a ghost can be. Please believe me and the information I can leave you in whatever manner I can make happen. And, I am your Grandmother. You were named after me. :) Sometimes you can smell Granny's old perfume whenever her aura is around. >u Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >f Pilot House The pilot house is located forward of the deck house. It is where the captain controls the vessel. There are windows that allow observation in every direction. The windows in the pilot house are protected to prevent the formation of moisture or condensation that might impair the view. You can return aft to the deckhouse. You can see navigation maps, priority locations, the Chief Mate and a chartplotter (on which is a position dial) here. >x maps This binder contains maps and a table of important locations all along the NYC coastal region. You don't need the navigation maps for today's operations. The Chief Mate has already plotted everything we might need into the chartplotter. You just have to set the dial to the desired location. >x locations Location Position Code Bear Bridge Bridge FDNY Pier FDNY Liberty Pier Liberty Trawler Trawler >x mate The Chief Mate is the second in command of #11. He takes over command whenever the Captain is unavailable. On this boat, the mate sometimes feels like the Maytag repair person. He rarely has anything to do. >x chartplotter The chartplotter is more than just a GPS navigation unit. It has station keeping capability and the ability to proceed to specific locations. The fireboat has to be able to maintain a stable position in order to keep spraying water on a burning vessel or location. After entering a location by setting the dial, it will safely cruise to that position and provide a stable firefighting platform at that location. To move quickly to a destination, set the dial to the desired location and follow the instructions. >x dial The dial has settings for 'Neutral' 'FDNY' 'Trawler' 'Liberty' and 'Bridge'. >set dial to fdny The plotter is set to: the FDNY Pier. You are on the after deck. You can now go port to the FDNY pier. Then "TAKE" SWAT team to the Bear Bridge and "DROP" them off to disarm the bomb. FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >p FDNY pier The FDNY pier is at the FDNY Marine Headquarters. You will need to go east to board FDNY 11. You can see a SWAT team here. >x team The New York Police Department (NYPD) SWAT team is here in case they are needed. They are skilled at neutralizing conventional bomb threats. You need to DROP the SWAT team at the Bear Bridge. >take team You are now back abord the FDNY 11 on the aft deck. You need to plot a course and drop the SWAT team at the Bear Bridge. FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >f Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >f Pilot House The pilot house is located forward of the deck house. It is where the captain controls the vessel. There are windows that allow observation in every direction. The windows in the pilot house are protected to prevent the formation of moisture or condensation that might impair the view. You can return aft to the deckhouse. You can see navigation maps, priority locations, the Chief Mate and a chartplotter (on which is a position dial) here. >set dial to bridge The plotter is set to: the Bear Bridge. You are on the after deck. You can now go aft to the Bear Bridge. FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >a Bear Mountain Bridge The Bear Mountain Bridge, ceremonially named the Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge. At the time of completion in 1924, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Go north to return to FDNY #11. You can see a west tower (on which is a bomb) here. >x tower The west support tower for the Bear Bridge. >x bomb A large conventional bomb made from C4 type explosive material. More than big enough to take out the historic Bear Bridge. >drop team The SWAT team is now neutralizing the bombs located in the Bear Bridge support Towers. You need to find the terrorist! Maybe Kenyon left another note in the galley? FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >f Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >d Galley The galley is a multi-purpose room that is more than a place with a table for dining. Since the crew lives on the boat for extended periods, it provides entertainment and recreation. There is a computer, a TV and a bookshelf with a number of book for both pleasure and study. The deckhouse is above. On the table are a "idea note", a "terrorist note" and a "FDNY note". >x idea I'm pretty sure I know where the terrorist is now. He is on the water on some kind of boat. I seem to have a vision of the boat having a deck big enough to carry a truck. I don't know whether it is still on the Hudson or if it has gone to the Statue of Liberty. >u Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >f Pilot House The pilot house is located forward of the deck house. It is where the captain controls the vessel. There are windows that allow observation in every direction. The windows in the pilot house are protected to prevent the formation of moisture or condensation that might impair the view. You can return aft to the deckhouse. You can see navigation maps, priority locations, the Chief Mate and a chartplotter (on which is a position dial) here. >set dial to liberty The plotter is set to: the Liberty Pier. You are on the after deck. You can now go port to the Liberty pier. FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >p Liberty pier Liberty Pier is the ferry pier for the Statue of Liberty. It is NOT open for public docking. Even FDNY fireboats are not authorized to dock there except in an emergency situation. Since you are searching for the terrorist, you are welcome here. You can visit the Statue area to the west. You will need to go east to board FDNY 11. >w Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is an icon, a national treasure, and one of the most recognizable figures in the world, a symbol of freedom, inspiration, and hope. Visiting here, you recall your grandmother. You were quite young when she passed away. She was always full of life and shared her knowledge and wisdom with you even at your young age. He character was above reproach. You fondly remember some of the dishes she made: hocake (a large pan size flat bread made from cornmeal.) and fried catfish. It was one of your favorites and she took the time to teach you how remove the bones so you wouldn't choke. She always make grits to go along with the catfish. It was so nice visiting granny's house after uncle Percey caught a mess of fish. In any case, you didn't find any evidence of the terrorist here at the Satue of Liberty. Thank goodness! The pier is back to the east or you can board #11 to the northeast >ne FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >f Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >f Pilot House The pilot house is located forward of the deck house. It is where the captain controls the vessel. There are windows that allow observation in every direction. The windows in the pilot house are protected to prevent the formation of moisture or condensation that might impair the view. You can return aft to the deckhouse. You can see navigation maps, priority locations, the Chief Mate and a chartplotter (on which is a position dial) here. >set dial to trawler The plotter is set to: the trawler. You are on the after deck. You can now go starboard to the Trawler. FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >sb Terrorist's Trawler A good size trawler almost like a ferry with a ramp on the aft end. It is easily big enough to transport several vehicles. The trawler is approaching the Liberty Pier and the Statue of Liberty. You will need to go west to return to board FDNY 11 You can see a truck (which is closed) and a trailer behind truck (which is closed) here. >x truck This truck appears to belong to the terrorists. It matches the description provided by Kenyon. >x trailer A closed trailer being towed by the truck. Be careful, if this is the terrorists truck and trailer, it is likely to be booby trapped. >open truck After opening the cab of the truck, you see what looks like a terrorist. You don't have a weapon but order him to get out of the truck with his hands up, anyway! Maybe you should try talking to him? >talk to man You can't see any such thing. >talk to terrorist "Rather than talking, you need to look at me and see what I'm carrying." >x him He has a switch securely taped to his left hand and says, "If you do anything, I'll blow the bomb immediately." You wonder what he is waiting for, since he clearly intends to destroy the city anyway. Now that he has been discovered, he demands to speak to the President of the United States, here, face to face! Putting your hands up, you agree to set up the talk, and depart back to FDNY 11. You are now back on the aft deck of FDNY 11. You have no intention of getting the President of the United States involved. You are going to solve this problem yourself. Here and now! Maybe you could go to the cannon control station and blast the terrorist and his bomb with the fire cannon! The deluge of water will send the terrorist, his dead man switch and the bomb into the river before he has time detonate the bomb. Now go blast the truck with the fire cannon! It will take out the terrorist and the trailer with the bomb all at once. FDNY 11 After Deck The aft deck is dominated by a fire cannon that can shoot a stream of thousands of gallons of water per minute at vessels and shoreline fires along the NYC coastline. It is controlled from Fire Cannon Control above the deck house. The deck house is forward of the aft deck. >f Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >u Fire Cannon Control Wow! The nozzle jockey chair is incredible! The fire cannon is controlled from this elevated, glass enclosed station. The windows here have protection to prevent the formation of moisture or condensation that might impair the view. The deckhouse is back below. You can see a nozzle jockey chair (in which is a pump power switch) here. >x chair You can get on the control chair. It is elevated and has a five point harness in case of rough seas or the Captain's wild maneuvering. To operate the cannon, you need to get into the chair and turn the pump power on. >x pump (the pump power switch) The pump power switch switches the massive water pump in the machinery room on and off. >sit on chair You get into the nozzle jockey chair. In the nozzle jockey chair you can see a pump power switch. >turn on pump (the pump power switch) You switch the pump power switch on. >hit truck You have defeated the terrorist and neutralized his bombs and weapons! Congratulations! Now that the threat has been elminated, Kenyon has left you another note in the galley. >d (first getting out of the nozzle jockey chair) Deckhouse The deckhouse provides access to the galley below. The fire cannon control station is above and the pilot house is forward. The after deck is aft. >d Galley The galley is a multi-purpose room that is more than a place with a table for dining. Since the crew lives on the boat for extended periods, it provides entertainment and recreation. There is a computer, a TV and a bookshelf with a number of book for both pleasure and study. The deckhouse is above. On the table are a "Farewell" and a "terrorist note". >x farewell I just wanted to say farewell before I go. I am so relieved that the terroristls plans have been foiled. I feel fortunate that I was able to play a small role in saving my home town. I hope that I will be able to contact you again. Love, Granny. (Maybe next time I will figure out a way to give you a hug.) *** You have won *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT? >