Books on Topic: 'Merchant marine'

Two Years Before the Mast is a firsthand account of a young man's experiences as a sailor on a merchant ship in the 1830s. Richard Henry Dana Jr., a H...

Set in 19th century Salem, Massachusetts during the golden age of clipper ships, "Java Head" chronicles the lives of a wealthy shipping family amidst...

This memoir recounts the remarkable life of Jethro Ripley, a seasoned sailor who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic and beyond. Spanning...