Read the following passage:
'The old sea captain squinted at the horizon, his hand shielding his eyes from the relentless sun.
The deck of the 'Wanderer' was eerily quiet, a stark contrast to the boisterous laughter and sea shanties that usually filled the air.
Below deck, the crew moved with a somber purpose, checking lashings and securing cargo, their faces grim.
The ship’s parrot, usually a chatterbox of mimicry, was silent on its perch.'
Based on the passage, what can be most reasonably inferred about the current situation?
