Watkins, Richard Howells "Turtle Soup"

Set aboard the American freighter IRENE MAXWELL in the Caribbean during the early days of World War 2. Young Second Mate Lee Dobie outfoxes a heartless shipping company manager, as well as a suspicious First Mate, and makes certain that his mentor, old Captain Burbage is suitably rewarded for his many years of faithful service. Dobie doesn’t make out too poorly himself, as he is promoted to Captain of the IRENE MAXWELL by tale’s end.