02480cam a22003253u 4500 64896 UtSlPG 20260610134510.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 VK Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915 The Men of the Merchant Service : Being the polity of the mercantile marine for 'longshore readers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-21 MWS, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Men of the Merchant Service" by Frank Thomas Bullen is a detailed account of life and conditions in the British mercantile marine, written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive guide for both parents and young men considering a career at sea, exploring the roles, responsibilities, and challenges encountered by those in the Merchant Service. It promises to shed light on various shipboard positions, particularly the intricacies of a shipmaster's duties, and the contrasts between sailing ships and steamers. At the start of the book, the author expresses his recognition of the ignorance surrounding the mercantile marine among the general public, despite its critical importance to British commerce. Bullen outlines his motivation for writing, as there are few reliable resources on the subject, especially for youth aspiring to become seamen. The opening chapters introduce the progression from cadet training to achieving the status of a shipmaster, detailing the numerous qualifications and competencies necessary for each stage. Bullen emphasizes the personal qualities required to succeed in maritime roles, setting the stage for an exploration of the intricate world of seafaring and the dedicated individuals who navigate it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sailors Merchant marine Merchant mariners https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64896 105719 105719