"Deck and Port; or, Incidents of a Cruise in the United States Frigate Congress to California" by Walter Colton is a narrative capturing a mid-19th-century voyage of the U.S. Frigate Congress to California, with stopovers in Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso, Lima, and Honolulu. It immerses readers in the daily life aboard the ship, from divine services to the challenges from harsh winds, highlighting the bond among the crew and the ship's construction. Colton's writing offers a view into naval customs, the interactions among crew members and passengers, and the moral atmosphere influenced by life at sea. The book begins with Colton's first impressions of boarding, setting the tone as it sets voyage, depicting a vivid image of maritime life and his fellow shipmates.
Deck and port $b or, incidents of a cruise in the United States frigate Congress to California. With sketches of Rio Janeiro, Valparaiso, Lima, Honolulu, and San Francisco
By Walter Colton
Embark on an adventure across the seas, encountering the beauty and hardships of a mid-19th-century naval journey filled with camaraderie, challenges, and cultural encounters.
Summary
About the AuthorReverend Walter Colton was an American clergyman and writer from Vermont who served as the first American Alcalde (mayor) of Monterey, California. He worked as an editor for newspapers in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, as a chaplain in the United States Navy and as co-publisher of California's first newspaper, The Californian, in 1846. He wrote several books about his travels to California and Europe.
Reverend Walter Colton was an American clergyman and writer from Vermont who served as the first American Alcalde (mayor) of Monterey, California. He worked as an editor for newspapers in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, as a chaplain in the United States Navy and as co-publisher of California's first newspaper, The Californian, in 1846. He wrote several books about his travels to California and Europe.
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