Away to sea : life in Blue Star and Golden Line

The personal recollections and experiences of Sandy Kinghorn, who joined the British Merchant Navy and went to sea in 1951. During his career Kinghorn served with the Blue Star Line of London and Singapore's Golden Line. Provides an insight into life in the Merchant Navy and shipping alongside the advent and growth of containerization and the remaining market for bulk cargo. Illustrated with photographs of the author's ships and colleagues.