The Radio Boys with the Iceberg Patrol; Or, Making safe the ocean lanes

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The Radio Boys with the Iceberg Patrol; Or, Making safe the ocean lanes

by Allen Chapman

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

The three Radio Boys—Bob, Joe, and Jimmy—are thrilled when an urgent telegram lands on their doorstep, calling them to assist the Iceberg Patrol. Fresh from their wireless experiment, they pack portable sets and head to the harbor where Coast Guard cutters Tampa and Modoc prepare for the Labrador current. Their mission is vital: use radio to spot drifting ice and warn the steamship lanes before disaster strikes.

Set against the stark, icy waters off Newfoundland, the story captures the tense early summer months when massive bergs drift southward, threatening countless vessels. The boys learn the intricacies of marine communication, from decoding Morse bursts to coordinating with seasoned sailors aboard the patrol ships. As they grapple with real‑time emergencies, the narrative blends technical wonder with the raw excitement of life at sea.

Through teamwork, quick thinking, and a dash of youthful daring, the Radio Boys discover how a single spark of radio can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. Listeners will be drawn into a world where technology meets nature’s fury, offering an adventure that feels both historic and timeless.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (236K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-08-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Allen Chapman

Allen Chapman

A familiar name on early 20th-century adventure stories, this was actually a shared pen name used for fast-paced series books aimed at young readers. The name is closely linked with tales of radios, aviation, sports, and outdoor exploits that helped define an era of children's fiction.

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