Title: Some nautical tales
Description: "Covers the adventures and experiences of Captain Wilbur H. Vantine, as he worked his way up from Ordinary Seaman and sailed as Ship Master on tramp freighters in the United States Merchant Marine ... This book was authored during Captain Vantine's 79th and 80th years, referring to notes and records that were made at the time of the events. It is all based on actual experiences"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Ship captains, Anecdotes, Tramp shipping, Travel, Seafaring life, Merchant marine, Biography
Places: United States
People: Wilbur H. Vantine (1925-)