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The Submarine Boys on Duty / Life on a Diving Torpedo Boat

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Two enterprising teenage friends sign on to serve aboard a diving torpedo boat and become embroiled in engineering trials, covert sabotage, and high-sea danger. They detect attempts to disable critical fittings, outwit a resentful ex-worker, and assist the inventor and crew in repairing damage and tightening security. Episodes alternate between shipyard scenes, tense submerged operations, and observations from the conning tower, yielding narrow escapes, investigative breakthroughs, and a revenge subplot. The narrative culminates in decisive dives and a final resolution that uncovers the mystery and restores safety to the vessel and its company.

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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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