Steaming to Bamboola: The World of a Tramp Freighter
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Author Description
STEAMING TO BAMBOOLA is a story of the author's time at sea. He tells first-hand about typhoons, cargoes, smuggling, mid-ocean burials, rescues, stowaways, hard places, hard drinking and hard romance. It is the tale of a ship and her crew, men fated to wander for a living--always steaming to, but never quite reaching, Bamboola. Christopher Buckley, formerly the managing editor and roving editor of Esquire, has written for The New York Times, The American Spectator, New York Magazine and the London Evening Standard.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the gritty, transient reality of life aboard a tramp freighter, exploring the psychological and physical toll of a life spent in perpetual motion. Christopher Buckley, an experienced journalist and editor, utilizes his firsthand experiences as a crew member to document the harsh conditions, isolation, and unique camaraderie found within the merchant marine industry. The narrative serves as an immersive examination of the maritime subculture, contrasting the romanticized notion of seafaring with the grueling, often dangerous day-to-day operations of a working vessel.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed accounts of maritime hazards including typhoons, equipment failure, and mid-ocean emergencies.
- Observations on the social dynamics and hierarchies among a diverse, international crew.
- First-person documentation of the logistical realities of cargo transport and smuggling operations.
- Reflections on the transient nature of a sailor's life and the search for an elusive, metaphorical destination.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text provides a candid, journalistic look at the merchant marine lifestyle, grounded in the author's direct participation in the voyage. Its focus on the technical and human elements of life at sea makes it a significant contribution to maritime literature for those interested in the realities of global shipping.
Page Count:
222
Publication Date:
1982-01-01
Publisher:
congdon and lattes inc
ISBN-10:
0002166658
ISBN-13:
9780002166652
Travel
Memoir
Adventure
Maritime
Atlantic Ocean
Nonfiction
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