1806. Britain stands alone against Napoleon.

When French forces turn their attention to the vital coal trade of the River Tyne, the consequences could be catastrophic. Without it, Britain’s fleets, foundries, and armies will grind to a halt.

Commander Ben Hudson, a self-made officer risen from the lower deck, is given a daunting task: protect the colliers and keep the lifeblood of the nation flowing.

His command, the modest sloop HMS Dunnock, is no match for the powerful French warships hunting the coast. Outgunned and outnumbered, Hudson must rely on skill, nerve, and relentless discipline to survive.

But the enemy is not only beyond the horizon.

With captured ships to secure, prisoners who outnumber his crew, and the constant threat of revolt from within, one mistake could cost everything. As tensions rise along the Tyne and danger closes in, Hudson must fight on two fronts: against a ruthless enemy at sea, and a far more dangerous threat among his own decks…

The Tyne Command is a gripping Age of Sail adventure of courage, command, and survival against overwhelming odds.

This work was previously published as Coal from Newcastle by Richard Nigel Stembridge.