The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life

Name: The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life
Author: Frank Thomas Bullen

By Frank Thomas Bullen

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An autobiographical maritime memoir recounts the author's first four years at sea, beginning in early adolescence and tracing service on merchant ships through voyages to the West Indies, the Indian Ocean and Coromandel coast, Melbourne, and Rangoon. Episodes include a mutiny, a shipwreck, long calms, hard labor in the forecastle, and varied port experiences; portraits of weather, crew life, shipboard routine, and coastal trading recur throughout. Presented as chronological recollections, the narrative mixes adventure and practical detail with reflective observations on seafaring character and the material realities of life aboard.

About the Author

Frank Thomas Bullen

Frank Thomas Bullen was an English author and sailor, known for his vivid maritime narratives and reflections on life at sea. His experiences as a whaleman and sailor deeply influenced his writing, leading to works that capture the essence of nautical life. Among his notable titles is "The Cruise of the 'Cachalot' Round the World After Sperm Whales," which showcases his adventures and insights into whaling. Bullen's literary contributions also include essays and sketches, such as those found in "Idylls of the Sea, and Other Marine Sketches," where he blends storytelling with his love for the ocean. His writings remain a significant part of maritime literature.