In 1986, Burrell published his memoirs as Mermaids Do Exist: The Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Burrell, reflecting on what he described as a "lucky" career, and offering his thoughts on maritime strategy.
Pada 1986, Burrell menerbitkan buku memoarnya Mermaids Do Exist: The Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Burrell, menggambarkan bagaimana cemerlang kariernya di Angkatan Laut, dan bagaimana pemikirinannya tentang strategi ke maritiman.