Down to the Sea in Ships Of Ageless Oceans and Modern Men

'Magnificent' Robert MacfarlaneWinner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the YearOur lives depend on shipping but it is a world which is largely hidden from us. In every lonely corner of every sea, through every night, every day, and every imaginable weather, tiny crews of seafarers work the giant ships which keep landed life afloat. These ordinary men live extraordinary lives, subject to dangers and difficulties we can only imagine, from hurricanes and pirates to years of confinement in hazardous, if not hellish, environments. Horatio Clare joins two container ships on their epic voyages across the globe and experiences unforgettable journeys. As the ships cross seas of history and incident, seafarers unfold the stories of their lives, and a beautiful and terrifying portrait of the oceans and their human subjects emerges.'Tremendous' The Times

ISBN:	9780099526292
Publisher:	Random House
Imprint:	Vintage
Published date:	05 Feb 2015
DEWEY:	910.45092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	352
Weight:	260g
Height:	200mm
Width:	130mm
Spine width:	24mm

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