Ebook Dog-Watches at Sea

I have written what this book contains from memory, not having kept a diary, and in most cases I have given the real names of ships and individuals.

Conscious of my inability to undertake the preparation of a book, and fearing that I had nothing adequate to offer the public, I hesitated for a long time to attempt it, but the encouragement of my friend the Rev. Frederick B. Allen has led me to set down some of my experiences at sea. The book is in so large a measure the outcome of his friendly interest that the heartiest acknowledgments are due him. I am glad of the opportunity to make them, and also to thank my friend Lieutenant-Colonel Allan C. Kelton, U. S. M. C., for many kindnesses shown me during our cruise on the U. S. S. Alliance and since.