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Title: Stories of the Ships

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Stories of the ships -- Life in the fleet -- America arrives.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Paul Clark and the Online
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Summary: "Stories of the Ships" by Lieut. Lewis R. Freeman, R.N.V.R. is a collection of naval anecdotes and historical accounts written in the early 20th century. The book examines the events and experiences of British naval officers during World War I, particularly focusing on significant ships such as the "Cornwall" and the "Sydney". Freeman, who served with the Grand Fleet and as an official press representative, recounts thrilling stories of naval battles and the day-to-day life of sailors at sea. The opening of the narrative introduces the story of the "Cornwall", recounted through the eyes of a captain who reflects on the ship's harrowing early months during the war. He describes the "Cornwall"'s various missions, from escorting merchant vessels to confronting German raiders in the Atlantic. The captain shares detailed tales of encounters, including the challenges faced while trying to protect merchantmen from suspected enemy ships and the camaraderie experienced among the crew during these tumultuous times. This engaging start sets the tone for a vivid exploration of naval history, filled with both action and moments of levity amidst the gravitas of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960

EBook No.: 42604

Published: Apr 27, 2013

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Stories of the Ships

Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Stories of the ships -- Life in the fleet -- America arrives.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Stories of the Ships" by Lieut. Lewis R. Freeman, R.N.V.R. is a collection of naval anecdotes and historical accounts written in the early 20th century. The book examines the events and experiences of British naval officers during World War I, particularly focusing on significant ships such as the "Cornwall" and the "Sydney". Freeman, who served with the Grand Fleet and as an official press representative, recounts thrilling stories of naval battles and the day-to-day life of sailors at sea. The opening of the narrative introduces the story of the "Cornwall", recounted through the eyes of a captain who reflects on the ship's harrowing early months during the war. He describes the "Cornwall"'s various missions, from escorting merchant vessels to confronting German raiders in the Atlantic. The captain shares detailed tales of encounters, including the challenges faced while trying to protect merchantmen from suspected enemy ships and the camaraderie experienced among the crew during these tumultuous times. This engaging start sets the tone for a vivid exploration of naval history, filled with both action and moments of levity amidst the gravitas of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960

EBook No.: 42604

Published: Apr 27, 2013

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.