02086cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500870014826400510023530000470028633600260033333700260035933800360038550000310042150800260045252011380047853400450161665300440166165300360170585600430174132886UtSlPG20260610133742.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aPatchin, Frank Gee,d1861-192514aThe Battleship Boys' First Step Upward; Or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-18  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward; Or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers" by Frank Gee Patchin is a naval adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book follows two young sailors, Dan Davis and Sam Hickey, who are eager to prove themselves aboard the battleship "Long Island" during challenging situations at sea. The story explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the determination of youth in overcoming obstacles within a naval setting.  The opening of the book introduces readers to an intense scene unfolding aboard the "Long Island," as lookout Sam Hickey spots a distress signal in the midst of a violent storm. The ship’s crew quickly mobilizes to investigate and provide aid, demonstrating their training and teamwork. Among them is Dan Davis, who shows resourcefulness and courage as the narrative progresses, setting the stage for thrilling rescue operations that highlight both peril and heroism in the face of disaster. The stage is thus set for a tale of maritime adventure and the journey towards achieving one's ambitions in the Navy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States. Navy -- Juvenile fiction  aBattleships -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32886