During the Crimean War a live shell had landed on the deck of his ship in the midst of a fierce artillery exchange with the Russians .
As a young midshipman , Lucas had saved many lives though his courage and quick thinking .
During the Crimean War a live shell had landed on the deck of Lucas ' ship in the midst of a fierce artillery exchange with the Russians .
As a young midshipman , Lucas had saved many lives though his courage and quick thinking .