02239cam a22003373u 4500 45960 UtSlPG 20260610134044.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jeans, T. T. (Thomas Tendron) A Naval Venture: The War Story of an Armoured Cruiser Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-06-13 Produced by Al Haines "A Naval Venture: The War Story of an Armoured Cruiser" by T. T. Jeans is a historical naval account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the experiences and adventures of the crew of H.M.S. Achates during World War I, particularly their operations in the Dardanelles. Through detailed storytelling, the author aims to capture both the action of the naval engagement and the unique life of officers at sea. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the weathered H.M.S. Achates as it prepares to venture into stormy seas from Portsmouth. Through the perspective of Mr. Vincent Orpen, affectionately nicknamed 'the Orphan,' readers get a glimpse of the crew's camaraderie and the challenges they face, such as difficult conditions, delayed departures, and the looming specter of naval warfare. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and the realities of naval life, emphasizing the characters' personalities and the dynamic environment aboard the ship, while hinting at the much larger conflicts they are about to confront in the Mediterranean. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Fiction Gillett, Frank, 1874-1927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45960 86799 86799