ist in converting that line from sail to steam.
This was, of course, a very gradual process; and by the time that it was
complete I was not only out of my apprenticeship but had worked my way
up to the position of chief mate. Two voyages in this capacity sufficed
to qualify me for the position of master; and now, in the time of my
ripened experience, I hold the proud position of Commodore of the fleet,
and have the pleasure of walking the bridge as commander of one of the
finest passenger steamers that trade between England and the Australian
ports.

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