Paid Out is a novel written by J. Percival Bessell and published in 1919. Set in the early 1900s, the book follows the story of a young man named Dick Hatteras who joins the British Navy as a midshipman. Despite his lack of experience, Dick quickly proves himself to be a capable sailor and rises through the ranks to become a lieutenant.The novel explores the challenges and dangers of life at sea, as well as the complex relationships between officers...