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A young man named Roy Mercer leaves home to take up duties as a wireless operator aboard a newly built merchant ship, moving from his wartime experience with the Camp Brady Wireless Patrol into a peacetime maritime career. The narrative traces his entry into shipboard life, learning the instruments and customs of the service, and voyages between northern and southern ports. Episodes ashore and afloat explore the practical use of wireless skill to thwart sabotage, handle emergencies including an SOS, cope with close calls and storms, and navigate diplomatic and neighborhood incidents en route to a safe outcome.
To-day the American Merchant Marine commands the respect of the world, for in increasing numbers vessels flying the Stars and Stripes are seen on every sea.
That our boys may know more about the many experiences which such vessels encounter and to tell the story of how Roy Mercer made good as a wireless operator upon one of these vessels, is the purpose of the author in penning this story of life on the high sea.