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The Rudyard Kipling Library · Wednesday · 25 min

A Fleet In Being Chapter 1

In which a young cruiser and her spirited crew engage in diligent manoeuvres and coal replenishments amidst the lively camaraderie and precise discipline of naval service, revealing the intricate world of seamen and the delicate art of fleet co-ordination. The narrative pleasantly unfolds the challenges of signalling, scouting, and sweeping the sea under the ever-watchful eyes of officers and men alike, all set against the changing moods of the North Atlantic.

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In which a young cruiser and her spirited crew engage in diligent manoeuvres and coal replenishments amidst the lively camaraderie and precise discipline of naval service, revealing the intricate world of seamen and the delicate art of fleet co-ordination. The narrative pleasantly unfolds the challenges of signalling, scouting, and sweeping the sea under the ever-watchful eyes of officers and men alike, all set against the changing moods of the North Atlantic.

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