About the Author

John Johnson-Allen is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Institute of Navigation, Chairman of the Institute of Seamanship and is a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners.

Reviews

`Sometime humorous and often poignant, this is an amazing story of a life served in the Royal Navy. Highly recommended'. Sea Breezes -------------------- `...a moving account of the tragic loss of HMS Truculent. ...the book chronicles Fred's incident-filled Service life, providing a fascinating snapshot of the Royal Navy of that era. A touching and atmospheric read'. Julian Stockwin------------------‘…is an absorbing read’. Scuttlebutt Magazine