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10th August 2022, 12:41 PM
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Re: Cold War Candles - Nick Eliason
Originally Posted by
Nick Eliason
Recently published is my autobiography of 10 years spent at sea during the 1970's with the Cunard fleet.
This paperback may be of particular interest to any seafarer of that era. It incorporates training as a deck cadet at Warsash through to promotion as second mate, having served on numerous types of deep sea vessels.
The writing style is intended to be fast-paced and entertaining.
The book is available from Amazon and all good book sellers.
I would greatly appreciate any comments or reviews in due course.
Warm regards,
Nick
Hi Nick,
I have my father's Memoirs (30 odd years worth) and what you say is true - I did not believe some of what he had written - but on checking facts found were all correct, except the name of a church! His sea career starts from early 1939 as a newly-qualified Radio Officer, then all of WW11, followed by both Cunard Queens (the pinnacle of his career) then on until mid-60's. There is also some, what appears to be, secret stuff going on at one point but cannot get to bottom of it after years of trying and probably never will (even the ship's log for the relevant period is missing!). He explains, early on, that he is not going to detail actual war details but concentrates on some of the humorous people and episodes encountered during it. I remember of his little short snippets, "The Captain was a big man in port but no Nelson under fire." Good luck with the book. Cheers. H
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10th August 2022, 03:33 PM
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Re: Cold War Candles - Nick Eliason
I like to call it anti-social media.
Keep safe
Terry Foskett - Former Chier Purser QE2
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