The Submarine Boys and the Middies Or, the Prize Detail at Annapolis

"The Submarine Boys and the Middies" by Victor G. Durham, is a narrative focused on youthful ingenuity and naval technology at the turn of the century. The story begins by introducing Captain Jack Benson and his comrades, Hal Hastings and Eph Somers, inventors eager to showcase their submarine to the United States Navy. The boys are thrilled by the prospect of traveling to Annapolis to teach midshipmen about their creation, the "Pollard". But when their second submarine vanishes without a trace, their enthusiasm turns to intrigue and the adventure takes an unexpected turn, promising both excitement and peril as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their youthful aspirations. The journey will be fraught with challenges as the author writes about camaraderie and perseverance, and the boys find themselves in a position of using their skills and knowledge in a way they did not imagine.