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The Mariner's Trilogy: Mariner's Launch, Mariner's Voyage & Mariner's Rest

The Mariner's Trilogy: Mariner's Launch, Mariner's Voyage & Mariner's Rest


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Mariner's Launch = 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. Mariner's Voyage - Extract from Foreword by John F. Millican, Director, Warsash Maritime Academy, Southampton, UK ..Dr. Solly has very cleverly woven together a social history of seafaring in the post-war years...you discover just how well the author ...has captured the experience of being at sea...a wonderfully evocative read, and an important contribution to the history of the period. Mariner's Voyage is the second volume in a trilogy which offers a socio-historical and semi-autobiographical account of seafaring during the 1950-1970s, a 'golden age' of British shipping. It relates to a new generation the significant economic and social changes of the time, providing an insight into a way of life now overtaken by events. This story continues the adventures of Jonathan Caridia, the narrator in Mariner's Launch, and shows his continued professional and social growth. Written in an eminently readable style which encourages empathy with the narrator, the reader shares Jonathan's pride at leaving behind his cadetship and experiences his uncertanties when he joins his first vessel as Third Navigating Officer. Jonathan impresses as a very real person encountering new challenges and some dramatic situations, which he handles responsibly and with increasing confidence. The reader learns how he confronts new challenges and handles his responsibilities, often conveying a laconic, dry sence of humour. Seafaring then was more leisurely than today, yet Mariner's Voyage is not only for veterans but is also a must for younger readers and all who enjoy rattling a good read. Seafarer's expectations today may have changed a little, although computerisation requires different skills, but going to sea will always be exciting. The sea remains a demanding and challenging taskmaster for those navigating vessels and does not suffer fools gladly. Mariner's Rest - This is the well-written account of Jonathan Carridia's final years at sea as a senior second and chief officer. He chronicles the events that led him to leave the sea before being confirmed in a period of temporary command and relates the gruelling interview processes before being accepted as a mature student. Jonathan describes in atmospheric terms incidents in the Far East and the initial awe he experienced when joining a very large supertanker - the class of ship for which he had yearned since his early days as a cadet. Following a spate of serious accidents leading to loss of life and vessel, Jonathan's decisive role in questioning and challenging the casual approach to maritime practices current at that time is excellently portrayed...Once arrangements were confirmed I relaxed completely and savoured my final couple of voyages navigating this magnificent ship as extra chief officer...I remained convinced that 'swallowing the anchor' and venturing into a new career was the correct course for me to follow. The challenges of navigation and collision avoidance, plus the comradeship I had experienced at sea would truly be missed, but other than that I would leave the Merchant Navy without regrets. It was time to move on in life and doubtless carry a raft-load of diverse experiences and countless happy memories along with me. Thus concludes the third in the maritime trilogy by Ray Solly which will be of special appeal to those who have already enjoyed Mariner's Launch and Mariner's Voyage.

Review :
Mariner's Launch - 'Focuses seafaring 'spot-on' - as Mortimer does for law - and Herriot for vets!, World Ship Society 'Ray Solly translates his observations into a record of moments of madness, danger, companionship and hilarity known to all who went to sea in the post war period. ...don't miss this book, it really did happen this way.' Sea Breezes Mariner's Voyage - 'It is a good book which easily drifts from incident to incident and one which shows that humour was often the answer to awkward or even perilous situations. ...the companionship that seafarers enjoyed from being in each others company served them well and this book proves that going to sea was usually an exciting life. ...thanks are due to the author for recording those times for posterity. ... A very enjoyable read, a book not to be missed.' Sea Breezes 'A UNIQUE narrative ...that helps capture the total experience of being at sea. ... The book not only seeks to present the variety of duties comprising a deck officer's work, but also explores the effect upon his attitude of mind of the other personalties, aboard and ashore, he encounters along with the impact of the extraordinary events that overtake his ship from time to time. A very satisfying account of merchant ship seafaring of the day.' Nautical Magazine Mariner's Rest - 'This true-to-life adventure story of a young man's maritime career will ring true with many seafarers, being appreciated by veteran and young sailors alike. ... This is a very good read and I would highly recommend it to our readers.' Shipping Today & Yesterday 'Based closely on real incidents - but naming no real names - the story follows Jonathan as he reaches the peak of his seafaring career in the 1970s, rising to the rank of chief officer while serving on a variety of cargoships. ...suddenly a vividly-described incident will grab the reader's attention. ...here lies the strength of this book - it may not be perfect, but the author has been there and done it himself.' Nautilus Telegraph


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781849951579
  • Publisher: Porto Press Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Whittles Publishing
  • Sub Title: Mariner's Launch, Mariner's Voyage & Mariner's Rest
  • ISBN-10: 1849951578
  • Publisher Date: 29 Oct 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)


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