The Three Lieutenants, Life in the Royal Navy in the 1860s, by W.H.G.
Kingston.
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This is the second in Kingston's tetralogy that begins with The Three
Midshipmen, and ends with The Three Admirals. These books were among
the first written by Kingston, and were published serially in weekly
magazines. Kingston's reputation was made by these books, that first
appeared about 1860, and dealt with an officer's life in the Navy at
about that time.
By an extraordinary co-incidence, the three young men who had met as
midshipmen, get postings that enable them to keep their friendships live
when they are lieutenants. Another old friend is Admiral Triton, who,
though retired, takes a great an interest in the careers of the young
men.
This is actually quite a long book, but it is full of adventures, and
you will love it.
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THE THREE LIEUTENANTS, LIFE IN THE ROYAL NAVY IN THE 1860s, BY W.H.G.
KINGSTON.