The Sea, My Hunting Ground

By Anthony Watkins

Book Overview

The Sea, My Hunting Ground is a memoir written by Anthony Watkins, a former Royal Navy submarine commander. In this book, Watkins shares his experiences of serving in the Royal Navy and his love for the sea. The book is divided into four parts, each detailing a different aspect of Watkins' life at sea.The first part of the book focuses on Watkins' early years in the Royal Navy, his training, and his first experiences at sea. He shares his excitement and the challenges he faced as a young officer.The second part of the book is about Watkins' time as a submarine commander. He describes the intense training and the mental and physical demands of commanding a submarine. He also shares some of the missions he was involved in and the risks involved in submarine warfare.The third part of the book focuses on Watkins' love for the sea and his passion for sailing. He shares his experiences of sailing across the world and the challenges he faced while sailing solo.The final part of the book is about Watkins' retirement from the Royal Navy and his life after leaving the service. He reflects on his time in the Navy and the impact it has had on his life.Overall, The Sea, My Hunting Ground is a fascinating memoir that provides an insight into the life of a Royal Navy officer and the challenges and rewards of serving at sea. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the military, naval history, and sailing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104849186
• ISBN13: 9781104849184
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"