The adventures of John Storm and the Elizabeth Swann. John Storm is an ocean adventurer and conservationist. The Elizabeth Swann is a fast solar and wind powered boat. During a race around the world, news of the sinking of a pirate whaling ship reaches John Storm and his mate Dan Hawk. They decide to abandon the race and try and save the wounded whale.

The 'Jonah' is a large whaling boat (or small ship) similar in construction and dimensions to the fated Suzy Wong, As with the Suzy Wong, the Jonah is quite old and rusty, having had her hull patched up a number of times.

In 2019, Japan withdrew from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) having tried unsuccessfully in 2018 to convince the IWC to allow whaling under sustainable quotas.

Even so, whaling is still illegal under international law, making those engaged in the business pirates.

Jonah, is a diesel powered mono-hull built of steel. The vessel operates out of Nagasaki Harbor, Japan, under the guise of a fishing vessel.

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