Always at Sea by Mary Wardle

Always at Sea by Mary Wardle

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Tale of a sailor from boy to captain during early 20th century

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Always at Sea by Mary Wardle

Based on Mary Wardle's father's own account, this book recounts the exploits of William Donald, who went to sea as a boy in 1912 and stayed in the Merchant Navy for almost 50 years. In the course of his career, he dealt with many incidents, including: eccentric captains and crews; a crazy baboon; and a submarine chase and grounding. The years between the wars were full of incidents, including: a cargo of bones; a steadily expanding fireman; and the sinking of a tanker. World War II brought endless convoys, gun watches and sleepless nights. This record of life at sea should be of interest as an entertaining read, as well as for its historical detail and account of operations in the Merchant Navy.
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ISBN 13 9781870325745
ISBN 10 1870325745
Title Always at Sea
Author Mary Wardle
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Whittles Publishing
Year published 2002-05-30
Number of pages 204
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.