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Riddle of the Waves (Hardcover)
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Riddle of the Waves (Hardcover)
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Discovery Miles 4 810
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Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Ireland - every crewmember aboard the
Spirit of Falmouth had served in one of these trouble spots, had
had almost unimaginably traumatic experiences there, and then had
trouble readjusting to civilian life. Some were hospitalised,
others ended up living on the streets, many of them found
themselves alone and isolated. This unique and inspiring account
follows the Spirit of Falmouth's June 2016 voyage around the
country these men had sworn to protect. The tall ship is the last
remaining Merseyside Pilot Schooner, and the voyage was organised
by veterans' charity Turn To Starboard to coincide with the 250th
anniversary of the pilot service. The route took the men from
Falmouth back to Liverpool, where the service started in 1766, the
long way. For many of the men it was a pilgrimage, visiting the
places they cherish, family homes, spiritual places, the homes of
their heroes. It was a chance for each of them all to finally put
to bed the issues they all faced when returning to civilian life.
Sailing proved to be greatly restorative, helping them to find
purpose in their lives, friendship after months of isolation and
finally to regain their sense of worth. This is the story of the
Spirit of Falmouth's crew - dramatic, uplifting, moving, and told
with the inevitable darkly hilarious humour of those who have
served.
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