Voyage of the Scarlet Queen

Ah Sin and the Balinese Beaux Arts Ball

English · Nautical & Marine Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen is an adventure series set aboard the schooner Scarlet Queen, whose voyages carry Captain Philip Carney and his crew through ports and waters around the world. Carney’s first-person narration gives the stories the feel of a seafarer’s account, blending maritime adventure with encounters among the people and customs of distant places.

The program follows the ship’s travels from one adventure to the next, with dramatic scenes, dialogue, and sound effects bringing its settings and action to life. Its stories draw on the dangers and uncertainties of life at sea, as well as the mysteries and conflicts the crew encounters ashore.

With its nautical atmosphere and episodic storytelling, the series offers a vivid mix of travel, suspense, and adventure. This episode is titled “Ah Sin and the Balinese Beaux Arts Ball.”

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.