This story by an unidentified Nelson brother tells of a sea battle occurring in 1898 between the fictional Chipewa and Big Continent navies. Though undermanned and out-resourced, the Chipewa forces are led by the formidable Captain Harry Nelson. After substantial preparation of their cruiser, the "New York," the crew hopes to finally encounter a Big Continent squadron. After a few quiet days at sea, enemy ships approach at dawn and fire on the New York. Nelson and his men return fire with thirteen-inch guns and prepare for further combat. At this point the story ends abruptly, having set the reader up with expectations for more brave and daring exploits by Captain Nelson and the crew of the New York.
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