Author: Peter Broadbent
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1911105094
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 317
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Until that fateful day in 1970 when the Royal Navy abolished the rum ration, the one thing that every Royal Navy sailor could rely on was that ‘Up Spirits' would be piped at approximately 11:45 each day . ‘Tot-time' was the cue for plenty of banter and lamp-swinging, but also for baffling negotiations as to who might have sippers, wets, gulpers, halfers, sandy bottoms, or their share of ‘Queen’s’. With the same humour, affection and story-telling ability that characterised his earlier naval memoirs, including HMS Ganges Days and HMS Bermuda Days, Peter Broadbent tells the tale of his nine months as an Able Seaman on board HMS Gurkha, touring the Persian Gulf with a few detours to the Seychelles, Kenya and the Mozambique channel. Along the way he coxswains Royal Marines on a RIB to track down smugglers, pits his wits against a line-up of ultra-intelligent dolphins, persuades dozens of girls from a jam factory in Leeds to write to ‘lonely sailors’, is one of the transfer team that initiated the ‘Beira Bucket’ when used to trade its contents for desperately needed toilet paper from HMS Eskimo, and makes it to Gibraltar in time to celebrate England winning the 1966 World Cup. Ayo Gurkhali!
Author: Clarendon
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Languages : en
Pages : 348
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Languages : en
Pages : 750
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Languages : en
Pages : 338
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Author: Les Powles
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408154153
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 319
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The extraordinary story of an ordinary yachtsman who built his own yacht, then sailed around the world (three times) with only 8 hours of prior experience.
Author: Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
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Category : Drug adulteration
Languages : en
Pages : 600
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Author: Robert Andrews
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1405388439
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
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The Rough Guide to England is the definitive guide to this fascinating country with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions in England. Discover England's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from how best to explore England's beautiful countryside to the country's rich collection of castles, cathedrals and prehistoric remains, with plenty of offbeat attractions along the way. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in England, relying on up-to-date reviews of the best hotels and restaurants, the most authentic pubs and clubs, and the most exciting activities and experiences. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you to explore every corner of this superb country, whilst stunning photography makes The Rough Guide to England your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to England.
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Category : Liquor
Languages : en
Pages : 1190
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Author: Mathieson, Firm, Publishers, London
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Category : Securities
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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Author: Maine
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Languages : en
Pages : 1980
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