Shiphandling with Tugs by George H Reid

George H.Reid, the author of Sea Tales From The Paradise Bar, is a Master Mariner and the author of seven novels, as well as several short tales and articles on maritime topics. Maritime academies use several of his publications as textbooks. In the early 1940s, he began his naval career as a deckhand. At the age of twenty, he had worked his way up to being a certified Merchant Navy officer. He served in every theater of war throughout WWII, including the Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico.

Captain Reid has extensive experience in nearly every facet of maritime operations. He's worked in boatyards, on small craft, charter, and commercial fishing boats, as well as sailing vessels, towing salvage, piloting, and sailing as an officer or master of U.S. vessels. as well as international flag passenger, freight, and tankers. Harrison Reid & Associates, Inc., his current company, provides maritime consultancy services.