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VOYAGES UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS AND BEYOND.
This is a true story of maritime history based upon the life experiences during Robert (Bob) J Hawkins’ career at sea. It spans his life from shipping out as a deck officer cadet in 1966 through to his retirement in 2014.
While this book may be deemed an autobiography the intention is to portray life as it was during the turbulent period in maritime history that resulted in changes to my own career path but also reflects the story of many other mariners who experienced these times. Bob was in no small part influenced by his well – known maritime historian/photographer father Clifford Hawkins. Bob soon joined the Sea Scouts and learned to sail small 17 foot cutters and later yachts of various descriptions.
In 1965 Bob joined the Union Steam Ship Company as an apprenticed cadet and his career at sea had seriously started… This is your life Bob.
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