A recommendation for reading outside the cannon!
Ladies and Sirs of the wardroom!
May I suggest that you all go read Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen? It is most capital reading, and follows the discovery of, and indeed existence of, the eminent Dr Stellers sea cow! Beware that this latter included scripture might contain, as to say, spoilers for the travels of Dr Steller, should you wish to experience them from his own lense, as it were.
As you are all aware, Dr Maturin held Dr Steller in high esteem, and has several times spoken of his discovery and travels. Beasts of the Sea is about that very voyage by Captain Bering and Dr Steller.
It is most capital reading, I do assure you, and while it does not focus on the eehh.. Naval side of things as much, It is very much in the vein of Dr Maturins exploits as a natural philosopher.
Now, I wont hold you from your dinners any longer, but do enjoy this excellent text under an umbrella, by a stream or why not in bed! Just do take care, my dear friends, in this infernal heat we are facing?
Capital, capital. I must away! God bless.