Lessons & experiences from the 50 years since the start of his record breaking voyage.

This latest edition has been revised by Captain Cormac MacSweeney. Captain MacSweeney was very keen to keep close to the original style of William A.McLeod’s The Boatswain’s Manual when first published, and later maintained in the revisions of Captain A.G.W.Miller.

Available for the first time in paperback, a revised and updated eleventh edition of a reference title which provides coverage of various aspects of the theory and practice of seamanship. Includes a new introduction by the author.

Hard copy - OUT OF STOCK. Only available as digital at this moment. The ideal companion for those studying for the Chief Mates or Master Mariners Certificates of Competency, particulary their Mates/Masters Oral examinations.

The book to get you through your exams and a reference for the rest of your career! This 1,200 page, full colour publication takes the traditional values of centuries of good seamanship and blends them with today’s reality. It is essential reading for seafarers at every level, covering ship types, handling and stability, onboard procedures and equipment, regulations, emergency response, and much more.