In this memoir, Van Denburgh recounts her experiences on board the United States Frigate Congress during the 19th century. She offers vivid descriptions of life at sea, including the challenges of navigation, the excitement of battles, and the relationships between crew members. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or the history of women in the military. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.