Looking for a Ship by John Mcphee is a perennial favorite!
John
· 2 years ago
"Looking for a Ship" is a good one. For those who don't know it's the (non-fiction) account of an American 3rd mate looking for a job in tough times. Most of you who are members of MM&P; maritime officer's union have probably already read it.
Good pick, keep the suggestions coming!
Jeff
· 2 years ago
I really enjoyed:
Tankers Full of Trouble: The Perilous Journey of Alaskan Crude by Eric Nalder
It's the true account of a newspaper reporter from Seattle (one who was hard on tankers in general and Capt. Hazelwood specifically) taking a ride on an Arco (now named Polar) tanker to Valdez, AK.
It's particularly interesting seeing that the author changes his tune, basically admitting not all mariners are environmental misfits, only to be proven wrong years later (in 2006) when the Captain he shadowed is forced into retirement by Polar.
Capt. Richard Rodriugez
· 2 years ago
"Working on the Edge" by Spike Walker. Fishing and and Coast Guard rescues in the Bearing Sea.
Captivating
Skip Strong
· 2 years ago
"The Grey Seas Under" and "Serpent's Coil" by Farley Mowat.
"Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea" by Gary Kinder. Treasure salvage from extreme depths.
Any of the Glencannon Stories by Guy Gilpatric that were published back in the '40's about the C/E of the Inchcliffe Castle. Abolutly hilarious.
"In Peril" by Skip Strong and Twain Braden. Modern salvage story, but I'm partial to this one because I co-wrote it.
All great stories. Keep the suggestions coming.
Fred Fry
· 2 years ago
How about 'Iron Coffins' by former uBoat Captain H. Werner.
As you can imagine, there were not too many of them left when the war was over to tell their story and he tells a good one.
I know that at least one other wrote a book, but I forget the name.
Sailing on Friday: The Perilous Voyage of America's Merchant Marine by John Butler is a great stem to stern analysis of the U.S. merchant fleet's history.
Diane
· 1 year ago
Hello, Has anyone heard of a book entitled "Navigating Narrow Channels" or something like it? I am trying to locate a copy for a friend. Your help is much appreciated!
CJF
· 1 year ago
Steaming to Bamboola: I forget the author, it's along the lines of Looking for a ship. Good sea stories.
Until the Sea Shall Free Them by Robert Frump. The story of the sinking of the Marine Electric.
Dave
· 1 year ago
The Last Run by Todd Lewan, about the sinking of an Alaska fishing vessel and the dramatic rescue of the crew.
All Comments
Good pick, keep the suggestions coming!
Tankers Full of Trouble: The Perilous Journey of Alaskan Crude by Eric Nalder
It's the true account of a newspaper reporter from Seattle (one who was hard on tankers in general and Capt. Hazelwood specifically) taking a ride on an Arco (now named Polar) tanker to Valdez, AK.
It's particularly interesting seeing that the author changes his tune, basically admitting not all mariners are environmental misfits, only to be proven wrong years later (in 2006) when the Captain he shadowed is forced into retirement by Polar.
Captivating
"Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea" by Gary Kinder. Treasure salvage from extreme depths.
Any of the Glencannon Stories by Guy Gilpatric that were published back in the '40's about the C/E of the Inchcliffe Castle. Abolutly hilarious.
"In Peril" by Skip Strong and Twain Braden. Modern salvage story, but I'm partial to this one because I co-wrote it.
All great stories. Keep the suggestions coming.
As you can imagine, there were not too many of them left when the war was over to tell their story and he tells a good one.
I know that at least one other wrote a book, but I forget the name.
http://www.monstermaritime.com/monster-reading-...
Has anyone heard of a book entitled "Navigating Narrow Channels" or something like it? I am trying to locate a copy for a friend. Your help is much appreciated!
Until the Sea Shall Free Them by Robert Frump. The story of the sinking of the Marine Electric.