CHAPTER X.
WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.

It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.

When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.

He forthwith issued orders forbidding any person to enter the house, except on duty.

His order, like many others, received respectful consideration--when he happened to be looking.