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John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Chapter 21 - John Deane Turns Sailor, and Joins the 'Weymouth', Captain Jumper
In which John Deane enters the Royal Navy as a landsman aboard the “Weymouth” and quickly sets about learning the duties of a seaman amid preparations for naval operations against the French coast. The narrative gently explores his reflections on the rough life at sea, the companions he meets, and the stirring efforts of the English fleet to defend their country during a time of great maritime activity.
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