The Dark Frigate

by Charles Boardman Hawes

"The Dark Frigate" by Charles Boardman Hawes is a children's historical novel published in 1923. Set in 17th-century England, it follows nineteen-year-old sailor Philip Marsham, who flees London and joins the crew of a merchant ship. When pirates seize control of the vessel, Philip must navigate treacherous waters between survival and honor, refusing to become one of them despite mounting pressure and danger.