Horatio Hornblower

The Capture of Le Havre

English · Nautical & Marine Fiction, War & Military Fiction, Action & Adventure, Dramatic Readings

Horatio Hornblower brings C. S. Forester’s naval adventure hero to radio. Set during the age of sail, the stories follow Hornblower, a capable but often self-questioning officer in the British Royal Navy, as he faces the demands of command and the dangers of life at sea.

The program presents maritime adventure through dramatic scenes of naval duty, strategy, and conflict. Hornblower’s decisions and relationships with the men under his command give the action a personal dimension, while the period setting lends the stories a strong sense of ships, discipline, and military life.

For listeners drawn to historical adventure, the series offers a blend of suspense and character-focused drama, centered on an officer whose courage is matched by reflection and uncertainty. This recording is identified as “The Capture of Le Havre.”

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.