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_aBullen, Frank Thomas, _d1857-1915 |
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_aThe Men of the Merchant Service : _bBeing the polity of the mercantile marine for 'longshore readers |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-03-21 | ||
| 508 | _aMWS, 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSailors | ||
| 653 | _aMerchant marine | ||
| 653 | _aMerchant mariners | ||
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