The Cruise of the Alerte by E. F. Knight is a 1889 account of a sailing voyage to the island of Trindade in the South Atlantic. Knight and his crew sail a small open yawl from England, observing the wildlife, fishing for tuna, and camping on the remote volcanic island. It is a classic of Victorian sailing literature, combining practical seamanship with vivid natural history.
The Cruise of the Alerte by E. F. Knight is a 1889 account of a sailing voyage to the island of Trindade in the South Atlantic. Knight and his crew sail a small open yawl from England, observing the wildlife, fishing for tuna, and camping on the remote volcanic island. It is a classic of Victoria...