Naval war, Pirates, Hornblower stories, sea stories
After gaining valuable experience as an aide to Governor Lord Horatio Hornblower, William Brewer is rewarded with a posting as first lieutenant on the frigate HMS Defiant, bound for American waters. Early in their travels, it seems as though Brewer's greatest challenge will be evading the wrath of a tyrannical captain who has taken an active dislike to him. But when a hurricane sweeps away the captain, the young lieutenant is forced to assume command of the damaged ship, and a crew suffering from low morale.
Brewer reports...
Naval war, Pirates, Hornblower stories, sea stories
After gaining valuable experience as an aide to Governor Lord Horatio Hornblower, Willia...