At sea for weeks on end, the crew of Vessel 87 can’t avoid each other—or themselves.

A short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship.

New episodes released weekly, beginning 9.18.19

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At sea for weeks at a time, the crew of Vessel 87 can't avoid each other. Or themselves. A short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship.

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Welcome aboard vessel 87

Vessel 87 is a short form web series created by Nick Weiss-Richmond and Hondo Weiss-Richmond. They are brothers.

The writing, directing, visuals, and puppetry are by Nick and Hondo. Our theme song is by Michael Simonelli. All other composition by Joanne Harris.

Cast (in order of appearance):

valgard — Jörundur ragnarsson

Samantha — kim rosen

conrad — tim o’connor

ricky — andrés eyzaguirre bravo

Francine — Sarah Stiles

Jonah — Preston Sadleir

yvette — gabrielle beans

Episodes

episode 1 - ‘A Lot more help’

episode 2 - ‘Mr. Wire’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 1: when Samantha responds to a repair ticket for a lighting issue, she's surprised to find Valgard, the ship's engineer, already 'fixing' the problem

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 2: Valgard is now deeply involved in "repairing" the electrical problem, and Samantha must balance the ship's integrity against her boss's emotions.

episode 3 - ‘Boat Talk’

Content Warning: Episode 3 contains profanity and discusses sexual activity in a manner that may be upsetting to some viewers.

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 3: Conrad, the ship's accountant, is concerned that Chef Ricky is "messing" with him. Valgard explains that it's just "boat talk."

episode 4 - ‘Wait till you drink it’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 4: Francine and Jonah sing the praises of coffee during an overnight shift on the bridge. Writing, Directing, Visuals and Puppetry are by Hondo Weiss-Richmond and Nick Weiss-Richmond Our theme song is by Michael Simonelli.

Episode 5 - ‘A Rotten Crew’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 5: Chef Ricky and his (much) better half Yvette catch up via skype about life at home and dynamics on the ship.

Episode 6 - ‘Scallions’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 6: Chef Ricky confronts an intruder inside the ship's walk-in refrigerator. Writing, Directing, Visuals and Puppetry are by Hondo Weiss-Richmond and Nick Weiss-Richmond Our theme song is by Michael Simonelli.

Episode 7 - ‘a good crew’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 7: After hours, Valgard needs to talk. Samantha is stuck listening. Writing, Directing, Visuals and Puppetry are by Hondo Weiss-Richmond and Nick Weiss-Richmond Our theme song is by Michael Simonelli.

Episode 8 - ‘six foot swells’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 8: Francine and Jonah kill time on the bridge. Conrad visits with a message for the captain.

Episode 9 - ‘Those aren’t snacks’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 9: Francine and Jonah receive another surprise visit on the bridge, this time from Chef Ricky.

Episode 10 - ‘absolutely not curious’

Life at sea - it's not for everyone. Vessel 87 is a short form shadow puppet web series set on a container ship. Episode 10: Conrad and Samantha play checkers. Conrad tries to interest Samantha in the missing turkey. Writing, Directing, Visuals and Puppetry are by Hondo Weiss-Richmond and Nick Weiss-Richmond Our theme song is by Michael Simonelli.

episode 11 - ‘looking for turkey’

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