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In the Ray Solly trilogy, Mariner’s Launch, Mariner’s Voyage and Mariner’s Rest, the author brings alive a lifestyle which epitomised excitement and adventure during the ‘golden age’ of international shipping.

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Mariner's Launch
Mariner's Voyage
Mariner's Rest

Mariner's Launch
'Focuses seafaring 'spot-on' - as Mortimer does for law - and Herriot for vets!' World Ship Society

'Ray Solly translates his observations into a record of moments of madness, danger, companionship and hilarity known to all who went to sea in the post war period. ...don't miss this book, it really did happen this way.' Sea Breezes

Mariner's Voyage
'It is a good book which easily drifts from incident to incident and one which shows that humour was often the answer to awkward or even perilous situations. ...the companionship that seafarers enjoyed from being in each others company served them well and this book proves that going to sea was usually an exciting life. ...thanks are due to the author for recording those times for posterity. ... A very enjoyable read, a book not to be missed.' Sea Breezes

'A UNIQUE narrative ...that helps capture the total experience of being at sea. ... The book not only seeks to present the variety of duties comprising a deck officer's work, but also explores the effect upon his attitude of mind of the other personalties, aboard and ashore, he encounters along with the impact of the extraordinary events that overtake his ship from time to time. A very satisfying account of merchant ship seafaring of the day.' Nautical Magazine

Mariner's Rest
'This true-to-life adventure story of a young man's maritime career will ring true with many seafarers, being appreciated by veteran and young sailors alike. ... This is a very good read and I would highly recommend it to our readers.' Shipping Today & Yesterday

'Based closely on real incidents - but naming no real names - the story follows Jonathan as he reaches the peak of his seafaring career in the 1970s, rising to the rank of chief officer while serving on a variety of cargoships. ...suddenly a vividly-described incident will grab the reader's attention. ...here lies the strength of this book - it may not be perfect, but the author has been there and done it himself.' Nautilus Telegraph

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