Under the Meteor Flag
Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War
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On board the Scourge, a new midshipman sets out from Spithead in March 1793, just as Britain has renewed its war with France. He has persuaded his father to let him enter the navy rather than study law. The hurriedly prepared brig carries only half its guns and a crew with many inexperienced hands. Rain, sleet and icy spray make his first days afloat uncomfortable, before a sailor's fall into the sea calls for immediate action.
Harry Collingwood's historical novel follows naval service through the young officer's own account. Later scenes turn to coastal defences, where steep ground, gun positions and careful observation shape the plans for an attack. Ship handling and practical problems give the adventure its texture. For readers interested in older sea stories, the appeal lies in the combination of a beginner's determination, detailed working conditions and decisions made under pressure.
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- Author
- Harry Collingwood
- Pages
- 347
- Language
- English
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- Childrens Classics
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