Captain of the Sea - Patrick O'Brian - book

Our two heroes, Jack Aubrey, an officer in His Majesty George III's navy, and Stephen Maturin, a ship's doctor, secret agent, and rat and gannet breeder, are back. This time, Napoleon has just broken the Peace of Amiens, and it's a matter of preventing him at all costs from continuing to cast his bloody shadow over Europe. Aubrey finally receives the long-awaited rank of captain and a new command. But what a disappointment when he discovers his ship. The Navy's shortage of ships forces him to take the helm of a vessel unworthy of sailing, equipped with the worst crew the sea has ever seen. The adventure promises to be more eventful than ever!