Back to Sea British
Back to Sea British by Ian Malcolm, published by Moira W. Brown in 2017, is a personal memoir that chronicles the author’s experiences as a 1st radio officer and purser with Alfred Holt & Co. after completing his training at Leith Nautical College. This edition spans 134 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into maritime life during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on his first voyage to the Far East aboard the Atreus.
In this memoir, Malcolm shares his journey, including the homeward passage that carried pilgrims to Jeddah, enriched by vintage photographs that capture moments of life aboard the ship. The narrative reflects on the author’s time in the Merchant Navy, providing insights into the era before containerization transformed the shipping industry. Readers interested in biography and personal memoirs will find this account a nostalgic exploration of maritime history and the challenges faced by sailors of that time.
Official synopsis Publisher
Having spent a year at Leith Nautical College to obtain a 1st Class PMG Certificate in Radiotelegraphy, the author returns to sea as a 1st radio officer/purser with Alfred Holt & Co., owners of the Blue Funnel Line and the Glen Line. His appointment to the old Machaon is brief and, on 12 May, 1948, he joins the even older Atreus in Birkenhead.
This is his first voyage to the Far East. The homeward passage, carrying pilgrims to Jeddah, is of great interest and included are now vintage, photographs of them joining and leaving the ship.
Review by M. Bunn on Amazon US “Takes me back to glory days of the merchant navy before containerization ruined the sailors life. It’s a very pleasant and nostalgic read.”
The author’s post war Merchant Navy Series includes:
Outward Bound
Back To Sea
Via Suez
Last Voyage and Beyond
All four books include historical photographs.
Why not buy OUTWARD BOUND too and be eligible for FREE POSTAGE?
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