Callany planned to retire, at which time he would hand the Lankester over to his Chief Mate, De Requin. The Sixth Doctor and Peri Brown were aboard the Lankester, travelling to New Orleans when murders occurred onboard. While dining, the Doctor and Peri heard the screams of a crew member. Arriving on the scene the crew found Crawford, a sailor, stabbed to death. The Doctor was blamed and arrested. He was released to treat Amy Ivans.