Everything was ready. It would take only seconds now for A-turret to go into action. He lifted himself up and one of the cordite numbers, a young able-seaman, “Ah ... is Dart back yet, sir?” Gerard sank back quietly on the seat. So they knew. Not the full circumstances, but they were aware that he had sent the destroyer off on her rescue mission. Of course they would know, he told himself—news travels like a breath of wind in a ship ... especially the sort of news that concerns an officer confined to his cabin.
The Naval War Series by J E Macdonnell
Stand By to Ram Target Unidentified Battle Ensign Enemy in Sight Command Alarm—E-Boats! The Weak Link Presumed Sunk Mutiny! Coffin Island Frogman Killer Ship Night Encounter The Secret Weapon Target Battleship Dive! Dive! Dive! The Surgeon The Gunner The Captain