Riddle Of The Waves by Steven Price Brown


ISBN
9781472945761
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
224
Dimensions
153 x 234mm

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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