The mate of the Vancouver

"The Mate of the Vancouver" by Morley Roberts is a 19th-century adventure on the high seas. This story centers on Tom Ticehurst as he deals with life as the chief mate of the ship Vancouver. As he sails, Tom faces challenges that involve his brother Will’s struggle with alcohol. Tom also has to navigate some tricky relationships with Will’s wife, Helen, and a passenger named Elsie Fleming. This action packed story covers duty, affection, and feelings of hopelessness, all set against the backdrop of seafaring times. Starting with his family's history at sea, readers see Tom's rise on the Vancouver and also his worry over Will's drinking problem. A trip packed with incidents puts Tom into a set of complicated connections, resulting in a dangerous confrontation and sad conclusion, this plot sets the stage for a journey filled with emotional conflict.