The Captain's Log

This book takes you aboard the unique world of cruise ships, floating cities that journey from Manhattan to the South China Sea. It focuses on the 'normal' people aboard, with their flaws and dreams, achieving moments of greatness. At the helm, the captain hears it all, and this narrative is filled with true, humorous stories from life at sea. Names and ships may be changed, but every chapter reflects real experiences, painting a vivid picture of life spent traversing the oceans.

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About the Author: Hans Mateboer
Hans Mateboer is an actual deep sea captain, who spends half the year on board cruise ships sailing all over the world. Originally from the Netherlands, his interest in water, ships and the sea was only natural. It however was accelerated by the numerous books he read as a child, about ships, the oceans and the people involved. This finally evolved in him going to nautical school and joining a shipping line. After sailing on freighters, tankers, bulk carriers and just about any other type of ship plying the oceans, he finally ended up on cruise ships where he decided to stay. He made it to Captain and was involved in the building of four new ships. He was closely involved with the start up of Disney Cruise Line

Coming from a family where it is quite normal to write, (an uncle held the record at 42 books), to publish newspaper articles regularly and to be involved in language, it seemed normal for him to do the same. However, after writing for a local paper for a few years, he met his wife and decided to move to the United States and the regular articles stopped. It was not until three years after his move that he got in touch with Cruise Industry News, a trade magazine, and together with them, he decided to brush up his writing skills. The articles published became a success and resulted in this book called The Captain's Log.
Cruise ships can be compared to small floating cities, and unlike their counterparts ashore, they actually move around. This makes them unique, as one day a ship can be found in Manhattan, and a few weeks later she could be in the South China Sea.
This book is about ‘normal' everyday people who sail on these ships, who just like their counterparts ashore do have their faults, their hopes and at times achieve their share of greatness.
The captain sits at the top of the ships pyramid and if he listens well, hears most of what happens on board his ship. Shifting through the enormous pile of material, I decided to use almost exclusively stories which were funny to (almost) all involved.
Every chapter you will read, truly happened. The characters, truly existed, although I did change names and ships around a bit. This book is a picture of my life and undoubtedly that of many others who have spend a considerable time at sea.

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Price: $8.99 USD

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