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The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise / The Young Kings of the Deep

By Victor G. Durham
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A group of young submariners and their officers undertake coastal exercises and torpedo practice aboard small Pollard-class boats, rescue survivors from a wreck, and destroy a lurking derelict. When a mysterious order calls the flotilla into a lightning cruise, they confront submerged attackers, sabotage, and a conspiratorial band intent on undermining operations. The narrative follows the crew's technical work on hull repairs, gunnery, and pursuit, a series of tense encounters that test courage and seamanship, and culminates in decisive actions that expose and corner the responsible captain and his cowardly accomplices.

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Victor G. Durham

Victor G. Durham was an American author known for his contributions to juvenile literature, particularly in the adventure genre. He is best recognized for his series featuring the exploits of young submariners, which includes titles such as "The Submarine Boys and the Middies" and "The Submarine Boys for the Flag." These works often blend themes of patriotism and adventure, appealing to young readers with their thrilling narratives centered around naval heroism and camaraderie. Durham's stories reflect the early 20th-century fascination with submarines and the sea, making them a notable part of children's literature from that era.

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