The Derelict
William Hope Hodgson
"The Derelict" is a maritime horror story blending science fiction and cosmic dread. The tale follows the crew of a steamship who discover an abandoned, seemingly lifeless derelict drifting in the open sea. Upon boarding, they find the ship covered in a strange, gelatinous growth that appears inert—until it begins to move. As the substance engulfs the vessel, the men realize they are trapped in a nightmarish struggle against an alien, living organism that defies natural law. The story was first published in The Red Magazine in 1912.
Duration - 1h 9m.
Author - William Hope Hodgson.
Narrator - Ian Gordon.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 HorrorBabble ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"The Derelict" is a maritime horror story blending science fiction and cosmic dread. The tale follows the crew of a steamship who discover an abandoned, seemingly lifeless derelict drifting in the open sea. Upon boarding, they find the ship covered in a strange, gelatinous growth that appears inert—until it begins to move. As the substance engulfs the vessel, the men realize they are trapped in a nightmarish struggle against an alien, living organism that defies natural law. The story was first published in The Red Magazine in 1912. Duration - 1h 9m. Author - William Hope Hodgson. Narrator - Ian Gordon. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 HorrorBabble ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:07
The Derelict (1/2)
Duration:00:28:17
The Derelict (2/2)
Duration:00:40:35
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:17