The Flying Bo Sun A Mystery Of The Se

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There is never a dull moment in this sea adventure by author Arthur Mason. The adventure is narrated to us by a twenty four year old sailor who comes aboard the fast sailing schooner the 'Wampa' as the ships Mate. He struggles in his new role to assert his authority over the crew as they face adventure after adventure, from sea sickness to sharks trailing their ship. But his greatest test comes when the Captain dies suddenly and he has to take charge of the ship ...

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There is never a dull moment in this sea adventure by author Arthur Mason. The adventure is narrated to us by a twenty four year old sailor who comes aboard the fast sailing schooner the 'Wampa' as the ships Mate. He struggles in his new role to assert his authority over the crew as they face adventure after adventure, from sea sickness to sharks trailing their ship. But his greatest test comes when the Captain dies suddenly and he has to take charge of the ship ...

"[...]fore-finger of the right hand. "Just one minute, sir, I'll get some hot water." Fortunately there was hot water in the galley. "There you are, sir, put your hand in the bucket. No, it is not too hot. There, see, I hold my hand in it." Satisfied that there was no danger of cooking it, he pulled the rag off, and thrust his hand into the bucket. I noticed that there was no blood to speak of. I said, "Captain, did the spike go through your hand?" "Hell, yes, man, about three inches." I suggested many remedies, such as washing it with saline solution and bandaging with oakum and so on. But he would have none of them, and insisted on having the rag tied around, assuring me that it would be well in a day or so. He kept on deck most of the first watch, but was evidently in great pain.[...]".