Seafaring tales from the good old days
Another Epic Feat of Navigation Safely Completed! by Captain Jeremy Walker
Seafarers' memoirs are often lively affairs featuring salty tales, and this new work by retired master Jeremy Walker is no exception. Jumping back and forth between different stages of his career, Walker recalls his years as a naïve Blue Funnel Line apprentice, his experiences as an Isle of Wight hovercraft commander, and most significantly, the decades he spent as a Humber pilot.
Taking skills and safety seriously but always ready for a laugh, the author epitomises the British seafarer of the late 20th century, and many Telegraph readers will no doubt enjoy joining him in his reminiscences.
Another Epic Feat of Navigation Safely Completed!
By Captain Jeremy Walker
Self-published, £15.99 (available in the Nautilus Bookshop)
ISBN: 978 17391 20603
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