The Adventures of Captain O'Shea, published in 1913 by Ralph Delahaye Paine, is a novel about Captain Michael O'Shea, an Irish-American filibuster navigating the Gulf of Mexico. He embarks on a perilous mission to deliver explosives to support Cuba's fight for independence from Spain, facing challenges from an unruly crew and the threat of interception by both the Spanish navy and the U.S. Navy. The story highlights the complexities of seafaring life and the interpersonal conflicts among the crew, particularly with a formidable character named Jiminez.
