A humorous account of the Spanish Armada and what it was like to be a sailor in this ill-fated fleet in 1588.

Includes index.

Enemies: Spain against England -- Get ready! The Armada gathers -- Cast off! The Armada sails -- Storm! The Armada is forced to wait -- Seen by an English ship! -- The chase along the Channel -- Boom! Fire the cannons -- Fireships! The English try to burn the Armada -- Shot at! The Battle of Gravelines -- Blown around Britain -- Wrecked! The ship is lost -- Home! Back to Spain.