The Shellback's Progress

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A harbour full of sailing ships becomes a stage for rivalry among apprentice sailors in Walter Runciman's collection of sea stories. Young men from coastal vessels and ships bound farther afield argue over status and seamanship, settle a dispute with a fight, and celebrate their new friendship with mischief that damages a ship's rigging. The opening links the bustle of port life with the dangers waiting beyond the harbour bar.

Runciman describes his sailors as people with rough habits, generous impulses and a humour shaped by their work. Alongside the stories, he considers changing conditions at sea, including food allowances and the treatment of crews. A later passage records sailors' divided opinions of Nelson, their sympathy for Lady Hamilton and their resentment of forced naval service.

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Author: Walter Runciman
Reading time: About 5 hours
Pages: 136
Language: English
Genre: Nautical and Sea Stories
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online