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Five Months on a German Raider / Being the Adventures of an Englishman Captured by the 'Wolf'

By Frederic George Trayes
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An account recounts the author's ordeal after his passenger steamer is intercepted and shelled by an armed raider, forcing passengers into lifeboats and captivity. He describes conditions aboard the raider and later aboard a captured prize used to hold prisoners, the deliberate sinking of seized vessels, daily routines and dangers at sea, and efforts to maintain morale, including a Christmas aboard the prize. The narrative follows rumor, planning, and a perilous coastal approach that ends with shipwreck, rescue by local lifesavers, internment ashore, and the author's eventual release.

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Frederic George Trayes

Frederic George Trayes was an English author known for his vivid recounting of maritime adventures during World War I. His notable work, "Five Months on a German Raider / Being the Adventures of an Englishman Captured by the 'Wolf'", details his experiences after being captured by the German raider, the Wolf. This narrative not only provides a personal perspective on naval warfare but also reflects the broader themes of conflict and survival during a tumultuous period in history. Trayes' writing offers readers insight into the challenges faced by those at sea and the resilience required to endure such trials.

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