The South Sea Whaler

"The South Sea Whaler" by W.H.G. Kingston is a story set in the mid-1800's about a brother, Walter, and sister, Alice, who accompany their father, Captain Tredeagle, on a whaling expedition intended as his last in the South Seas. Their adventure quickly turns treacherous as the children become embroiled in a world of mutiny, dangerous whale hunts, and threatening conditions at sea. The voyage, initially aimed at securing the children's future after their mother’s passing, quickly becomes a test of survival as tensions on board escalate, placing Alice and Walter at the heart of a journey filled with peril and challenging their understanding of family responsibilities, bravery, and the unforgiving realities of maritime life.