The Flag of Distress: A Story of the South Sea is a juvenile fiction novel by Mayne Reid, first published in 1876. The story follows a British frigate in pursuit of a mysterious Chilian barque displaying an inverted flag, signaling distress while sailing away at full speed. As the chase unfolds across the Pacific, the crew encounters strange figures aboard the barque, leading to an adventure filled with mystery, shipwrecks, and the possibility of supernatural events. The novel explores themes of seafaring life and rescue in a captivating narrative for young readers.
