Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant

"Crown and Anchor" by John Conroy Hutcheson is a story about Jack Vernon, a young boy whose world expands with his father's return from the Royal Navy, sparking in him a desire to become a sailor. As Jack explores London, his curiosity leads to an unexpected encounter with the quirky Admiral Sir Charles Napier, setting in motion a series of events that bring Jack closer to his dream of joining the navy like his father, promising adventure and an inside look at naval life. This meeting paves the way for Jack who is nominated for a naval cadetship, sealing his fate for adventures on the high seas.