ISBN-13: 9781500393014 / Angielski / Miękka / 1916 / 140 str.
"Submerge to five fathoms, Mr. Templeton " The speaker was Lord Hastings, commander of the British submarine D-17. Jack Templeton, a British youth and first officer of the under-sea craft, repeated the command for which he had been waiting now for some moments. "Mr. Chadwick " Lord Hastings' voice again. "Sir " A third figure, standing upon the bridge-now enclosed as the submarine sank from the surface-came to attention before his commander. Frank Chadwick, an American youth and second officer of the vessel, awaited instructions. "Everything shipshape?" questioned his commander sharply. "Yes, sir. Engine-room trouble all repaired, sir." "Lookout posted forward?" "Yes, sir " "Very well. Ten fathoms, Mr. Templeton " Lord Hastings turned from the periscope, through which he had been peering, and for a moment gazed thoughtfully at his two young officers before speaking.