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Excerpt from The Bounding Billow: Being an Authentic Account of the Memorable Cruise of the U. S. Flagship Olympia From 1895 to 1899, as Recorded in the Different Issues of That Official Journal, Published on Board the Ship During the Voyage
On the, morning of the twentieth we were off again, and the next day found us anchored in the offing about ten miles from San Diego. Although a pilot came on board and assured Captain Read that he could easily enter the harbor, even offering his services free, he strenuously refused to attempt it. The San Diego press strongly censured the captain, claim ing that his not entering cast doubts on the safety of the port. He however paid no attention to their criticisms and remained outside, On April the twenty fourth we cleared for action, prepara tory to having target practice with great guns.
On this day a horrible accident occurred; one that will remain for ever engraven on the minds of those that saw it. Coxswain John N. Johnson, captain of gun number three, stepped to his place to fire, witha joke to the gun''s crew and asmile on his lip. The next instant, with the smile still lingering on his face, he was hurled into eternity. The great gun recoiled off its carriage, snapping like pipe stems the massive'' steel bolts that held it in place, crashed down on poor Johnson, hurling him to the deck and killing him almost instantly.
Every man stood aghast at the. Fearful sight. There lay their shipmate, but a moment before in all the glory of healthy, vigorous manhood, now a crushed and bleeding corpse. In spite of themselves a sob arose in the throats of many, and the tears that could not be suppressed coursed down many a harden ed cheek and, though they strove to hide them, they were tears to be proud of, for a man weeping over the loss of a comrade and friend shows the true, nobility and manliness of his nature.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the late 19th century, offering a captivating firsthand account of life aboard the USS Olympia, one of the most advanced warships of its time. The author, a member of the Olympia's crew, vividly describes the ship's commissioning, its initial voyages, and its ultimate deployment to the Pacific. The narrative details the daily routines of naval life, from rigorous drills and demanding shipboard duties to the camaraderie and social events that brought a sense of community to the crew. Through a mix of humor and poignant observations, the author highlights the challenges and joys of naval service, capturing the spirit of adventure, patriotism, and the enduring bonds forged between men at sea. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a pivotal period in naval history, a time of technological innovation, expanding global ambitions, and burgeoning tensions between nations. We witness the ship's role in a rapidly evolving world and gain insights into the personalities and events that shaped life at sea in the late 1800s. The book's insights offer a unique perspective on the American Navy's transformation into a global force, and on the lives of the men who served aboard one of its most celebrated ships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332426553_0
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