The Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825-1894 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Life of a Ship from the Launch to the Wreck" by R. M. Ballantyne is a children's adventure novel written during the Victorian era. The story centers on the character of a young boy named Davy who dreams of life at sea. Through his experiences, the narrative explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the unpredictability of maritime life. The plot follows Davy's journey as he witnesses the construction of a ship, the "Fair Nancy", and ultimately serves as a boy-seaman aboard her. After a series of adventures at sea, including intense storms and sea sickness, the ship is tragically wrecked on a hostile shore. Davy and the crew face numerous challenges as they attempt to survive, including the construction of a raft for escape. Throughout these trials, the story highlights Davy's growth from an eager lad to a brave young man, culminating in their eventual rescue and return home. The narrative serves as both an engaging tale of adventure and a cautionary exploration of the harsh realities sailors faced during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-06-07 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Ships -- Juvenile fiction Fishers -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21745 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21745 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133512.0 21745