Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) creator Overend, William Heysham 1851-1898 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea" by John C. Hutcheson is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the journey of Allan Graham, a young boy and the son of a country vicar, as he embarks on his first voyage as an apprentice aboard the ship Silver Queen. The story delves into his experiences at sea, the challenges faced during the voyage to Shanghai, and the camaraderie formed among the ship's crew, showcasing a rich tapestry of maritime life. At the start of the narrative, Allan expresses his desire to go to sea, despite his father's attempts to steer him toward more conventional professions. After receiving a letter confirming his apprenticeship aboard the Silver Queen, he prepares for the life of a sailor. The initial chapters introduce the key characters, including the rough yet friendly bosun, Tim Rooney, who becomes Allan's mentor, as well as the diverse crew members who will shape his experiences. As we follow Allan's arrival on the ship, we witness his fascination with the workings of the vessel and the beginning of exciting adventures ahead, such as warping out of dock and the lively interactions between the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-04-16 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Hurricanes -- Juvenile fiction Sargasso Sea -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21104 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21104 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133504.0 21104