In your first post, you really had me drawn into the story. Her speech pattern put me right there with her in Tortuga.

Now this part seems trivial but can be quite important. As I said I was drawn into your story. But your speech slipped out due to word choice. It was like I was abruptly pulled out of the story. I don't know if I'm explaining this right. Perhaps it's like when you're off in a day-dream and suddenly someone shouts in your ear. It's a harsh snap back to reality. Here is the sentence.

He called me Caer cuz of me reminded him of his little sister back in Holland.

The wording of 'reminded' seemed very unnatural. Perhaps 'remindin' would have fit. Accents can be very difficult. I understand that. Just thought it was something that would be useful to you in the future.

Next point is more of a question. Does your second post directly follow the first? If so, you need to expand upon the first. As I was reading the second, I was still wondering if she had been accepted as a permanent part of the crew or been replaced by a male crewman when they reached shore.

Lastly, this is just an opinion, but I think you do first person better than third. When you write in first person, I honestly feel as if you are telling us something you have personnally experienced. I am convinced that you are the character. When you write in third person, it seems as if you are almost forcing a naration. It lacks the emotions you invoked when you wrote in first. Of course, I've only had one example to see how you write these styles.

Overall, I really enjoyed it and hope you will be giving us the next installment soon. Kudos to you!"