'HMS Marlborough will Enter Harbour' by Nicholas Mosarrat

A story of a captain bringing his crippled ship from the North Atlantic to safety. None of the horrors of war is glossed over; an almost-broken ship sailing to the nearest port on one engine, with the greater part of its crew dead or missing.

To Flag Officer in Charge, Londonderry, v. Marlborough. HMS Marlborough will enter harbour at 1300 today. Ship is severely damaged above and below waterline. Request pilot, tugs, dockyard assistance and burial arrangements for one officer and seventy-four ratings.