This book is a first-hand account of the experiences of a civilian passenger who was taken captive on a German naval raider during World War I. The author describes his capture, imprisonment, and eventual release, as well as the daily life aboard the raider and the interactions between the prisoners and their captors. The book provides a unique perspective on naval warfare during the early 20th century and is recommended for anyone interested in military history or naval history. 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.