Colours Aloft — Alexander Kent

The year is 1803. The ship is the Argonaute, a prize plundered from France. Its captain, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho, must sail through dangerous waters toward a final battle with the Argonaute's former captain, Admiral Jobert. Sailing with an inexperienced crew, Bolitho faces the most challenging fight of his career. Threatened are the lives of his young crew, his ship, and his career.

Bolitho races toward his destiny--the bloodiest of sea battles--where brave men are tested to their limits amidst the roar of cannons and the clang of swords along the decks...