Mariner's Launch Paperback / softback
by Dr. Raymond Solly
Paperback / softback
Description
A social and historical narrative depicting life in the British Merchant Navy during the 1950s - the golden age of shipping.
This story chronicles the growth of a youth, from naive 16-year-old to a mature young man, capable eventually of accepting the grave responsibilities entrusted to a watch-keeping officer on the bridge of an ocean-going ship.
The reader follows his voyage escapades and sees him ambushed by pitfalls resulting largely from his innocence.
Collectively these incidents capture the atmosphere of service as a navigating officer cadet in yesterday's Merchant Navy.
Cargo handling and seafaring were then highly labour intensive.
Ships were smaller in capacity and, with their forest of derricks, were constructed differently from today's clear-deck container and bulk carriers, but needed larger crews.
Seamen nevertheless enjoyed a leisurely life, accepting as 'the norm' worldwide cargo delays and strikes, and having to invent their own unique brand of shipboard entertainment. With humorous touches, the author brings alive a lifestyle which epitomised excitement and adventure during this 'golden age' of international shipping, and where young people were expected to meet demanding everyday challenges.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages, photographs
- Publisher:Whittles Publishing
- Publication Date:22/02/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9781904445036
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages, photographs
- Publisher:Whittles Publishing
- Publication Date:22/02/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9781904445036
