A Sub and a Submarine: The Story of H.M. Submarine R19 in the Great War

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A Sub and a Submarine: The Story of H.M. Submarine R19 in the Great War

by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

EN·~4 hours·36 chapters

Chapters

36 total
1

A SUB AND A SUBMARINE - The Story of H.M. Submarine R19 in the Great War

0:05
2

PERCY F. WESTERMAN - Lieut. R.A.F.

0:15
3

CHAPTER I - Flirt's Indiscretion

9:55
4

CHAPTER II - An Ultimatum

6:17
5

CHAPTER III - The Sub's Stratagem

7:44
6

CHAPTER IV - Bound for the Baltic

9:09
7

CHAPTER V - The Stowaway

8:08
8

CHAPTER VI - The Zeppelin Hunt

8:40
9

CHAPTER VII - A Double Bag

6:29
10

CHAPTER VIII - "Accidents will Happen"

9:23

Description

A young Sub‑Lieutenant returns home on a brief leave, bringing his spirited Irish terrier, Flirt, along for the respite. The quiet coastal town offers a glimpse of ordinary life—family, local politics, and the occasional comic mishap when the dog’s fierce loyalty meets a cantankerous councilman. These early scenes set the tone for a narrative that balances humor with the lingering weight of wartime duty.

When the officer returns to his submarine, HMS R19, the story shifts beneath the waves to the stark realities of North Sea patrols. Readers follow the crew’s camaraderie, the cramped conditions aboard a World War I vessel, and the tense moments of spotting enemy ships or evading depth‑charge attacks. Through vivid description and personal reflections, the book captures both the bravery and the everyday concerns of those who served beneath the surface.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (259K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen

Release date

2014-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

1876–1959

A tireless maker of sea-going adventures, he filled shelves with brisk, action-packed stories for young readers. His books drew on a lifelong feel for Portsmouth, ships, and service life, giving even the wildest plots a convincing nautical edge.

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