The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service; Or, Earning New Ratings in European Seas

The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service, written by Frank Gee Patchin and published in 1911, is a juvenile fiction adventure that follows young sailors Dan Davis and Sam Hickey from the U.S. Navy. During their first foreign cruise in Europe, they encounter a series of misadventures, including a dramatic incident in Paris where they mistakenly clash with police while trying to thwart a robbery. This story captures the excitement and challenges of naval life for young boys and reflects early 20th-century attitudes toward adventure and heroism.