About this book
A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions by "Bartimeus" (the pseudonym of Captain Lewis Ritchie, R.N.) sweeps listeners aboard a fleet of compact, vividly drawn sea stories that capture the rhythms, humor, and quiet dangers of early 20th-century naval life. Told as a series of sketches and vignettes, the audiobook channels the voice of a seasoned officer, blending disciplined seamanship with wry observation, camaraderie, and the slow ache of lives lived at sea.
Set against the backdrop of the pre- and wartime Royal Navy, these literary short pieces—originally appearing in outlets like Blackwood’s Magazine—are often composite portraits rather than strict biographies, celebrating the characters, rituals, and small incidents that make naval life unforgettable. Themes of duty, stoicism, friendship, and the sea’s indifferent grandeur run through stories such as “Crab Pots” and “Chummy Ships,” all rendered without melodrama but with keen detail and humane sympathy.
Ideal for listeners who love maritime fiction, classic literature, or atmospheric short stories, this audiobook is perfect for anyone craving authentic nautical flavor, thoughtful character sketches, and the steady cadences of a bygone navy.
