My First Cruise, and other stories, by W.H.G. Kingston.
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There are four stories here, but it is not clear whether they are all by
Kingston. The first one, which gives the book its name, certainly is,
and possibly the third, "The Enchanted Gate".
The first story is a sort of diary or blog written by a young midshipman
on his first voyage to sea, to his brother who was still at school.
There are all the usual incidents, including swimming exercises.
The other stories are well outside the Kingston style, but are certainly
amusing and worth reading. The book is quite short.
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MY FIRST CRUISE, AND OTHER STORIES, BY W.H.G. KINGSTON.