Dorling, H. Taprell (Henry Taprell) 1883-1968 creator Williams, C. Fleming text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Pincher Martin, O.D.: A Story of the Inner Life of the Royal Navy" by Taffrail is a naval fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Pincher Martin, a new ordinary seaman, as he embarks on his service aboard the battleship Belligerent during World War I. The story explores the trials, tribulations, and camaraderie experienced by sailors in a wartime setting, providing a glimpse into naval life. The opening of the story introduces readers to Martin's first day on the Belligerent, capturing his anxious arrival and initiation into naval routines. As he is quickly integrated into the ship's daily life, Martin faces various challenges, from stowing his belongings to adhering to the orders of officers and fellow sailors. The dynamics among crew members showcase both the strict hierarchy of the navy and the lighter moments of bonding between characters, as Martin learns the ropes and finds his place within this bustling microcosm of naval life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-01-04 Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Sea stories Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41774 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41774 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133944.0 41774