Russell, William Clark 1844-1911 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 1" by W. Clark Russell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of passengers aboard the Indiaman "Countess Ida", bound for Bombay, showcasing their adventures and interactions as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Channel. The narrative hints at a romantic subplot involving the enigmatic Miss Louise Temple and the experiences that unfold during their journey. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on the ship's departure from Gravesend and vividly describes the atmosphere aboard the ship amidst the uncertainty of the sea. The opening portion establishes a sense of adventure with the ship's picturesque journey, the crew's lively dynamics, and the arrival of various passengers, including the mysterious and captivating Miss Temple. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the "Countess Ida" collides with a French lugger, resulting in chaos and peril, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character and circumstance as the voyage continues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-06-08 Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Sea stories Shipwrecks -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62343 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62343 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134433.0 62343