The Dare
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A captain's duty is never done... Tom Matravers is a young Captain, but he believes he is ready to carry out his duties and command his crew. But strange - and perilous - things happen at sea. When his ship, the Sunda, sails alongside the Singapore a fire breaks out. Tom must decide to risk his own craft and crew to save the Singapore. But can he trust himself and the various men he will need to lead? The Dare immerses the reader into the workings of a ship and the burden of command. For fans of Joseph Conrad, Alexander Fullerton and Patrick O'Brian. Captain Ian Tew lives in Milford on Sea. He made his career in the British Merchant navy before moving to the Far East where he became a salvor based in Singapore. He returned to the UK in 1991 and set up a small business before sailing round the world in his own yacht. Ian Tew has written two memoirs, Sailing in My Grandfather's Wake and Salvage: A Personal Odyssey. His collection of stories Reflections On The Sea is also available through Titwillow Publishing. Praise for Ian Tew's Reflections On The Sea: "Authentic and gripping. A fine collection of stories." Richard Foreman.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1980566941
ISBN13:9781980566946
Release Date:March 2018
Publisher:Independently published
Length:349 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:8.0" x 0.9" x 5.0"
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