I think I've posted this before, but it might be time for it again.  Anyway, it's something I wrote, looking at two of the most famous writers of Age of Sail/Naval Adventure.
Dave

On Comparing Forester and O’Brian            C. S. Forester and Patrick O’Brian are noted writers of Naval Adventure or Age of Sail fiction.  Both have created memorable ( Read more... )

I wrote some Master and Commander fanfiction and thought people would like to read it.

Title: Rescue
Pairing/Characters: Stephen Maturin, female!Tom Pullings, Jack Aubrey, William Mowett, Peter Calamy, female!William Blakeney, Barrett Bonden; Pullings/Mowett
Rating: G
Fandom: Master and Commander, Star Wars
Word Count: 936
Spoilers: None, really
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I have a distinct feeling that some of you would be interested in this. ;)
A freshly hatched portrayed Testudo Aubreii by Leopreston aka Leona Preston, who's an amazing artist, by the way.

Title: "Fiddler's Green"
Rating: 12
Characters: Jack/Stephen, Jack/Sophie, Heneage Dundas, Killick
Summary: “Which goes first?” #2: Stephen dies before Jack.
Author's Note: This is the long-promised follow up to The Ash Grove, in which Jack is the first one of our boys to die. Possibly against popular opinion, I have always thought that Jack would ( Read more... )

Fandom: "Aubreyad"
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Title: "Stockings"
Rating: 12
Pairings: Jack/Stephen
Summary: Jack’s ongoing criticism of Stephen underclothes continues. A harmless piece of fluff.
Author's Notes: Written for a 10 Drabble Request meme back in October 2009. Prompt #2 - esteven: "Jack/Stephen, Stockings."
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(Cross-posted to perfect_duet.)

A: Dr. Maturin with a new contraption that GOES FAST.

So I was messing about on Google, trying to find some specific POB quote to see if it really was a quote or a figment of my imagination, when I came across this little fanfic, written by an obvious cycling enthusiast.

And so I leave you all with the mental image of Stephen in a Lycra cycling ( Read more... )

This challenge will give a whole new meaning to the word 'pressgang'. :D

latin_cat has designed the cover for the latest issue of Navy Boys (to be found here at following_sea), and ioanite says she would love to see some of the articles for this publication.

So here's the challenge: To write an article, interview or other magazine item for the glossy magazine Navy Boys. You ( Read more... )

This site has been resurrected, when I thought it was lost forever!  I just love this site, especially the clickable HMS Surprise deck plans.  Huzzay!

The Ships of Jack Aubrey by Bruce Trinque (thank you, sir!!!)

x-posted at perfect_duet  and hms_surprise .

Hello all! Just stumbled across the comm and I thought I'd join up, as I am quite a fan of Age of Sail stuff. :D ( Read more... )