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Ocean Life in the Old Sailing Ship Days

Orphaned at five, nothing held Whidden back from embarking on sea life seven years later. Serving as an apprentice, he quickly proved his worth, and earned himself a mate's position by his early twenties. Graduating to third, second, and first office, he ended his career in command of, and having part-ownership of his own vessel.


Author:

  • John D. Whidden

Narrator:

  • Tom Perkins

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  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 9 h 35 min

Language:

English

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