02434cam a22003493u 4500 70349 UtSlPG 20260610134627.0 m cr n 260607r20231927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Burtis, Thomson, 1896-1971 When the squadron dropped anchor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the July 7, 1927 issue of The Popular Magazine. Release date is 2023-03-24 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "When the Squadron Dropped Anchor" by Thomson Burtis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Stanley Graydon, a former captain in the marines who, accused of cheating, faces disgrace and seeks redemption. Set against the backdrop of Central America, it explores themes of honor, betrayal, and the struggle for justice. The story unfolds as Graydon navigates the complexities of his tarnished reputation after being dismissed from the navy. His journey takes him to Santander, where he encounters hostility from local factions, including Colonel Henriquez. As he grapples with his past and seeks to clear his name, Graydon becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving imminent revolution and foreign agents plotting sinister schemes against Ramona Bay. Through a series of dramatic events, including an unexpected alliance with Don Rafael and a dramatic confrontation with his accuser, Graydon must prove his innocence while navigating treachery and his own moral convictions. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a profound revelation about honor and sacrifice, intertwining Graydon's quest for vindication with a greater struggle for his country. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Street & Smith Publications, 1927 Short stories United States. Navy -- Officers -- Fiction Produced from the July 7, 1927 issue of The Popular Magazine. https://archive.org/details/popular-magazine-v-084-n-06-1927-07-07 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70349 111075 111075