...the water is rising. We must go to the open sea, or we have no chance at surviving this storm. The engines are at full steam, but the waves push us back to the city.
One of the new sailors, Goran, wanted to cut the ropes and throw the cargo overboard. A barrel struck him and threw him in the water. You can also examine an empty barrel nearby to obtain all the evidence.
The engine stopped, and we're taking on water. The shore is close. My sailors took the only lifeboat, but I will not leave. Kay spare us all!