http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/-t1.htm A forum to discuss the Nathaniel Drinkwater novels of Richard Woodman. Also the James Dunbar and William Kite novels by the same author. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:55:32 GMT 10 http://i87.servimg.com/u/f87/12/87/25/71/shipba10.gif http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/-t1.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/nathaniel-drinkwater-series-t19.htm Astrodene I enjoyed this series the underlying theme of working for the navy's secret department was interesting and the occasional insights into the working of Trinity House Richard Woodman: Nathaniel Drinkwater Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:29:48 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/nathaniel-drinkwater-series-t19.htm#19 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/nathaniel-drinkwater-series-t19.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/the-disastrous-voyage-of-the-santa-margarita-t544.htm Astrodene
It's based on the factual journey of a Galleon wrecked near the phillipines. I've added it to the website here]]> Richard Woodman: Nathaniel Drinkwater Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:55:32 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/the-disastrous-voyage-of-the-santa-margarita-t544.htm#1297 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/the-disastrous-voyage-of-the-santa-margarita-t544.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/drinkwater-short-stories-t75.htm Astrodene As well as the series Richard Woodman has written 2 short stories about Nathaniel Drinkwater. "The Steeple Rock" is set in 1788, in between "An Eye of the Fleet" and "A King's Cutter". It was published in "The Mammoth Book of Men o' War" in 1999. "The Night Attack" is set in August 1801, in between "The Bomb Vessel" and "The Corvette". It was published in "The Mammoth Book of Hearts of Oak" in 2001. Richard Woodman: Nathaniel Drinkwater Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:36:12 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/drinkwater-short-stories-t75.htm#90 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/drinkwater-short-stories-t75.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/william-kite-series-t47.htm Astrodene I haven't read this series but it seems to be about a merchant captain starting at the time of the Seven Years War. Therefore they are probably not strictly within the genre but they could be an interesting read. Richard Woodman: Nathaniel Drinkwater Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:00:44 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/william-kite-series-t47.htm#55 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/william-kite-series-t47.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/james-dunbar-series-t46.htm Astrodene I haven't read this series but it seems to be set in the early 1900's when steam was starting to have an impact. Also I think the lead character is possibly a merchant seaman. Therefore they are probably not strictly within the genre but they could be an interesting read. Richard Woodman: Nathaniel Drinkwater Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:57:26 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/james-dunbar-series-t46.htm#54 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/richard-woodman-nathaniel-drinkwater-f11/james-dunbar-series-t46.htm