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Gamle Minder fra tjeneste-aarene ombord i franske skibe 1823-1829. / Nedskrevet i 1877.

By C. van Dockum
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The author recollects his attempts to join foreign naval service and the practical and social steps that led to acceptance, including travel from home, petitioning officials, and hospitality at ministerial dinners. He describes postings aboard warships, the routine and hierarchy of rank and pay, voyages to distant stations, and vivid impressions of ports and landscapes encountered. Interwoven are portraits of fellow officers, the negotiations and formalities of commission, and reflective observations on life at sea, offering a blend of administrative detail and personal remembrance from service aboard several ships.

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C. van Dockum

C. van Dockum was a Danish author known for his work "Gamle Minder fra tjeneste-aarene ombord i franske skibe 1823-1829," which was transcribed in 1877. This book offers a glimpse into his experiences aboard French ships during the early 19th century, providing valuable insights into maritime life and service during that era. Van Dockum's writing reflects a personal narrative that contributes to the understanding of naval history and the cultural exchanges of the time.

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