Windjammers and Sea Tramps

Name: Windjammers and Sea Tramps
Author: Baron Walter Runciman Runciman

By Baron Walter Runciman Runciman

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The author draws on personal sea-going experience to portray life in the merchant navy, tracing a seafaring career from cabin-boy origins through forecastle life to later responsibilities. Chapters describe sailors' superstitions and religion, daily routine, provisions and comforts, wages and domestic ties, shipboard brutality and courage, sea shanties, resourcefulness during wrecks, and the culture of packet ports. Anecdotes and practical observations illuminate occupational hazards, crew discipline and recruitment, and proposals for improving the quality and training of merchant seamen.

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Baron Walter Runciman Runciman

Baron Walter Runciman was a British author and historian known for his works on naval history and maritime literature. His notable titles include "Drake, Nelson and Napoleon," which explores the lives and impacts of three pivotal figures in naval warfare. Runciman's writing often reflects his deep interest in the sea and its history, as seen in works like "Windjammers and Sea Tramps" and "The Tragedy of St. Helena." Through his engaging narratives, he contributed to the understanding of maritime heritage and the evolution of naval power during significant historical periods.