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100 1 _aWesterman, Percy F.
_q(Percy Francis),
_d1876-1959
245 1 4 _aThe Wireless Officer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-22
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Wireless Officer" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventurous tale follows a young wireless officer named Peter Mostyn as he navigates life on the high seas, tackling challenges both at sea and on land while dealing with the dynamics of a post-war maritime world. The narrative centers around Peter's newfound position aboard the S.S. "West Barbican", where he is eager to prove his worth after a lengthy period without a ship. The opening of the story introduces Peter Mostyn, who joyfully receives news of his appointment to the S.S. "West Barbican" after being out of work for six months due to a downturn in British shipping. We learn about his excited preparations, his family's maritime background, and his father, Captain Mostyn, who is managing director of the Brocklington Ironworks Company. The chapter hints at intrigue and tension, particularly with competition from a German firm as well as Peter's personal challenges. As Peter boards the ship, he meets the crew, including the gruff captain, and is concerned about the unpreparedness of his inexperienced assistants, setting the stage for future conflicts and adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aSpy stories
653 _aTelegraphers -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aWigfull, W. Edward
_q(William Edward),
_d1875-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37824
999 _c78664
_d78664