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Warships -- Great Britain -- Juvenile fiction Books
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Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
The Sea Monarch
"The Sea Monarch" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure story centers around Sub-Lieutenant Gerald Tregarthen of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy, who, while on leave, embarks on a journey aboard his friend Jack Stockton's yacht, the "Playmate". Their nautical excursion takes a dramatic turn when they are run down by a mysterious and powerful vessel, leading to Tregarthen's involvement with Captain Brookes, who reveals ambitions of achieving universal peace through naval power. At the start of the narrative, the setting is presented as a sunny summer day in Portsmouth Harbour, where the "Calder", a destroyer, is docked for repairs. After Tregarthen departs on leave, he is eventually seen reading about a peculiar incident involving the German cruiser "Zietan", which encounters strange electrical phenomena at sea. Shortly after boarding the "Playmate", he and Jack set sail, only to find themselves in peril when dense fog obscures their path, resulting in a collision with the advanced ship led by Captain Brookes. After recovering consciousness, Tregarthen learns he is a prisoner aboard Brookes's cruiser, the "Olive Branch", and must decide whether to align himself with Brookes's unconventional mission to deter war through unmatched military strength. As the plot unfolds, the reader is introduced to various mysteries surrounding the "Olive Branch", its crew, and the implications of Brookes's radical vision for peace.
Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
De Koning der Zee
"De Koning der Zee" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the adventures of Lieutenant Gerald Tregarthen, a young naval officer, who finds himself entangled in a series of mysterious events following the malfunction of his ship, the Calder. As he navigates both the seas and international intrigue, Tregarthen's journey promises excitement and unexpected challenges. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a sweltering August day in Portsmouth, where Tregarthen is about to embark on a much-anticipated boating holiday aboard the Playmate, owned by his friend Jack Stockton. However, upon reading alarming news about the cruiser Zieten, which fell victim to a mysterious electromagnetic storm, Tregarthen's plans are disrupted. After a series of unforeseen events, including a collision with a massive vessel, Tregarthen wakes up as a captive aboard the enigmatic cruiser Olijftak, controlled by the enigmatic Captain Brookes. As he begins to uncover the ship's capabilities and the nature of Brookes' intentions, readers are drawn into a compelling narrative filled with suspense and adventure.
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