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Trampships, Tankers and Polite Conversation
Experiences of the Merchant Navy During the 1950's and 1960's.
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The story follows John Lee, a naive sixteen-year-old from East Yorkshire, as he embarks on a decade-long journey in the Merchant Navy. His adventures begin with a grueling apprenticeship in a tough trampship company, leading to thrilling experiences aboard an oil tanker. As he matures into a young officer, he navigates the challenges of mingling with affluent first-class passengers and showcases his leadership during a dramatic rescue at sea, highlighting the transformation from innocence to experience.
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Trampships, Tankers and Polite Conversation, John Lee
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Trampships, Tankers and Polite Conversation
- Subtitle
- Experiences of the Merchant Navy During the 1950's and 1960's.
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Lee
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse UK
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781434305251
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The story follows John Lee, a naive sixteen-year-old from East Yorkshire, as he embarks on a decade-long journey in the Merchant Navy. His adventures begin with a grueling apprenticeship in a tough trampship company, leading to thrilling experiences aboard an oil tanker. As he matures into a young officer, he navigates the challenges of mingling with affluent first-class passengers and showcases his leadership during a dramatic rescue at sea, highlighting the transformation from innocence to experience.