02221cam a22003253u 4500 27674 UtSlPG 20260610133630.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ward, Kenneth The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-31 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet" by Kenneth Ward is a fictional adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century, around the time of World War I. The story centers on two young American boys, Ralph and Alfred, who find themselves embroiled in the tumultuous events of the Great War while traveling in Europe. The narrative is poised to explore their thrilling experiences, particularly as they take on dangerous missions involving submarines amidst the backdrop of naval warfare. At the start of the book, Ralph and Alfred are aboard a ship that comes under attack from enemy submarines, creating a palpable sense of tension and urgency. They witness the crew's frantic attempts to evade torpedoes and are subsequently drawn into the chaos, showing their quick wit and bravery. Their past experiences in various military roles have prepared them to assist during the crisis. As the ship faces the prospect of sinking, the boys' character and resourcefulness are highlighted, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures, including encounters with submarines and their captors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified War stories Submarines (Ships) -- Juvenile fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27674 68583 68583