 Under the articles of war, Reynolds considers his actions against her to be legal and initiates a series of sabotage attempts to either take over or sink her, including inciting the Irish stokers, all members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, to mutiny.Each sabotage attempt is foiled by Campbell - with the eventual co-operation of the Britannic's crew.Unaware that she is responsible, Reynolds finds himself growing attracted to her whilst the voyage continues.