Sleightholme, Des
Coasting Bargemaster
- ISBN 13:
- 9780953818013
- author:
- Sleightholme, Des
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Seafarer Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Coasting Bargemaster: A Memoir of Coastal Trade and War. This account offers a vivid portrayal of life as a bargemaster, navigating the challenges of coastal trade in schooners and Thames spiritsail sailing barges. The author recounts the dangers of plying trade during wartime, including the havoc caused by barges caught out in severe gales. The book provides a realistic and engaging look at the romance and realities of coastal trade, shedding light on the hazards faced by those who worked on the waterways. With its focus on the author's personal experiences, this memoir offers a unique perspective on a lesser-known aspect of British history.
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