The Missing Merchantman

Harry Collingwood was the pseudonym of William Joseph Cosens Lancaster (1851–1922), a British naval engineer and author. Embarking on a literary career, Lancaster adopted the name Harry Collingwood for his forays into nautical fiction, a genre that gained popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Lancaster's firsthand experience in the maritime world lent authenticity to his work, captivati...