Life Aboard a Sinking Ship tells the story of a small-town boy who received a draft notice from the Army at the height of the Korean War, and instead chose to join the United States Navy-hoping to see the world. Thus began 15 years of service in the Navy with more adventure than he imagined possible. This book details the first four years of his Navy career, aboard an ocean-going tugboat, traveling up and down the East Coast of the United States, as far north as Newfoundland, Canada, and south to Cuba and Puerto Rico. From the humorous to the dangerous, he chronicles his experiences through violent storms, hurricanes, and sinking ships, along with adventure, laughter, camaraderie, and falling in love. This memoir will keep everyone, young or old, engaged in the story.
Table of Content
Chapter 1: ‘How Did You End Up Here?’
Chapter 2: Qualifying for Officer’s Training
Chapter 3: Oil King
Chapter 4: Serious Consequences
Chapter 5: Shipmates
Chapter 6: Have We Cleared the Channel?
Chapter 7: Adventures and Misadventures
Chapter 8: Adventures and Misadventures
Chapter 9: Between Doldrums and Danger
Chapter 10: Aboard a Sinking Ship
Chapter 11: This is the Life!
Chapter 12: A Beautiful Girl
Chapter 13: What Now?
Chapter 14: An Opportunity
Chapter 15: An Accident and a Girl
Chapter 16: Travel Troubles
Chapter 17: A New Adventure
About the author
Blanche Yates is a storyteller and writer. Her stories have been featured in multiple publications. She loves children. When spinning yarns for her grandchildren, she likes to interweave lessons and values that will enrich their lives. When she tells them stories, time seems to be suspended as the children are transported to another place. Blanche’s hobbies include gardening, cooking, drawing and painting, and singing. Blanche loves to travel and has always wanted to explore her family’s roots in the UK.
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