R. M. Ballantyne 
Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman 

Young Jeff Benson and his elder brother Jacob are left fatherless when their father dies unexpectedly. The tragic event changes the course of their lives forever — and Jeff sets his sights on a life at sea. After several years learning his craft, Jeff returns to land to become a coastguardsman in his hometown of Cranby — where plenty of daring adventures await him. A thrilling nautical tale from the much-loved children’s author R.M. Ballantyne.-