Sea Scouts up-Channel

"Sea Scouts up-Channel" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a group of Sea Scouts from Southend-on-Sea who take a summer adventure to the Isle of Wight, where they temporarily take over the guardship of a fellow scouting troop. The narrative emphasizes teamwork, bravery, and the spirit of adventure, with the main characters including Scoutmaster Mr. Graham and Patrol Leader Desmond. At the start of this adventure, the Scouts are eager to settle into their new floating home but soon find themselves in the midst of a rescue operation when they spot a yacht in distress. The initial chapter showcases their camaraderie and preparedness as they navigate through challenges, from managing their guardship to responding to emergencies. The excitement builds as they encounter unexpected situations, and readers are drawn into their world of scouting, adventure, and resourcefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Percy Francis Westerman was an English author of children's literature, with a prolific output. Many of his books are adventure stories with military and naval themes.