A tall ship on other naval occasions

"A Tall Ship on Other Naval Occasions" by Bartimeus is a series of imaginative stories set on a naval ship in the early 1900s, chronicling the lives of sailors amidst humor, friendship, and conflict. Central to the narrative is James Thorogood, a Royal Navy Lieutenant whose terrifying encounter with a torpedo attack sets the stage for a deeper look into the unpredictability of naval life. Picture the pandemonium of sailors desperately fleeing a sinking ship, where camaraderie emerges when unlikely alliances is formed by officers, and the reality of war unfolds. The story follows Thorogood's journey as he seeks support for his shaken nerves and navigating the nuances of duty.