Tramps and Ladies: My Early Years in Steamers (PSL Library of ocean travel)

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Summary: Facinating history of transition of sail to steam power.
Review: An interesting view of the changing world of the early 20TH century's transition from sail to steam power in commercial shipping. Presented through the eyes of a young,junior ship's officer. An invaluable perspective of life on tramp steamers and liners.The book finishes with an accurate first-hand account of the saving of the Titanic's surviviors.

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Summary: Third-mate to Steamship Captain
Review: Sir James Bisset started his career as a cabin boy at an early age; His most-interesting early years on sailing vessels is well-documented in his first book "Sail Ho!". Bisset continues with "TRAMPS and LADIES, My Early Years in Steamers", a very informative description of his work and the vessels he served on. One chapter, for example, is written from his detailed notes made at the scene of the sinking of the Titanic at first-light the morning after the tragedy; it answers once and for all the reason that the closest known ship (stopped in the ice for the night) did not come to the Titanic's aid. This book is a "must" for mariners, explorers, and history buffs. ( Sir James Bisset started writing a third book titled "Commodore" covering his merchant seaman experience in World War 11, which includes his service on the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.)

Rating:
Summary: Third-mate to Steamship Captain
Review: Sir James Bisset started his career as a cabin boy at an early age; His most-interesting early years on sailing vessels is well-documented in his first book "Sail Ho!". Bisset continues with "TRAMPS and LADIES, My Early Years in Steamers", a very informative description of his work and the vessels he served on. One chapter, for example, is written from his detailed notes made at the scene of the sinking of the Titanic at first-light the morning after the tragedy; it answers once and for all the reason that the closest known ship (stopped in the ice for the night) did not come to the Titanic's aid. This book is a "must" for mariners, explorers, and history buffs. ( Sir James Bisset started writing a third book titled "Commodore" covering his merchant seaman experience in World War 11, which includes his service on the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.)