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Little Ship, Big Story: the adventures of HMY Sheemaun and the amazing stories of those who have sailed in her
Little Ship, Big Story: the adventures of HMY Sheemaun and the amazing stories of those who have sailed in her
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The Sheemaun is a remarkable little ship that has sailed through eight decades of history, gathering a unique collection of admirers. Its stories of bravery, daring, espionage, smuggling, and Royal occasions are revealed in this fascinating, deeply engrossing true story.
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 11 January 2019
Publisher: The Conrad Press
Emerging like a butterfly from its chrysalis, a remarkable little ship, the Sheemaun, springs from her designer's drawing-board to sail through eight decades of history, gathering in her wake a unique collection of admirers, including former owners, former crews, and those who served courageously on her during WW2. Their stories are revealed here; tales of bravery and daring, accounts of bombs, mines, depth-charging, and death; stories of espionage and smuggling; and memorable chronicles of Royal occasions, cruising, maritime festivals, and much else. This fascinating, deeply engrossing true story takes the reader into the heart and soul of the Sheemaun and of all those who have loved her.
The Sheemaun: A Timeless Beauty
The Sheemaun, a remarkable little ship, emerges from the creative mind of her designer, taking flight across eight remarkable decades of history. In her wake, she gathers a diverse array of admirers, including former owners, former crews, and those who valiantly served on her during World War II. Their stories, woven together in this captivating narrative, unfold like threads of bravery and daring, recounting tales of bombs, mines, depth-charging, and the ultimate sacrifice.
These stories are interspersed with accounts of espionage and smuggling, adding an intriguing layer to the Sheemaun's remarkable journey. Moreover, the reader is treated to memorable chronicles of Royal occasions, cruising, maritime festivals, and countless other captivating events that unfolded aboard this beloved vessel.
What makes this true story truly captivating is its ability to transport the reader into the very heart and soul of the Sheemaun and the countless individuals who have cherished her throughout the years. It is a tale that resonates with passion, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of humanity, reminding us of the enduring legacy of these remarkable ships and the indelible mark they have left on our collective history.
Weight: 396g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911546467
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