My Life at Sea / being a "yarn" loosely spun for the purpose of holding together certain reminiscences of the transition period from sail to steam in the British mercantile marine (1863-1894)

A veteran seafarer recounts a long career that traces the transition from sail to steam in the British mercantile marine. He details life aboard sailing ships and later steamers, combining practical description of ship handling and performance with accounts of long voyages and the hardships of life at sea. The narrative mixes technical observations, colourful anecdotes about ports and passages, and reflections on discipline, command, and later shore service in maritime organizations.