I was just coming back to say that if you've not read naval fiction before, it might not be for you. I've noticed some people just don't enjoy it... but if you have then it is fine. You just need to fill that gap in your reading

The only problem I've ever had with naval fiction is how they invented crazy words for left and right and front and rear.

I mean port, starboard, bow, and stern- that's just gibberish.