The Cruise of the Dry Dock
1917
The Cruise of the Dry Dock, written by T. S. Stribling and first published in 1917, is a maritime adventure novel set during World War I. The story follows a diverse crew aboard a massive dry dock as they navigate both the challenges of the ocean and interpersonal relationships. Central characters include the optimistic American Leonard Madden and the introspective Englishman Caradoc Smith, whose interactions reveal themes of camaraderie and conflict amidst the backdrop of the Sargasso Sea.
