Sea yarns : The log of a Cape Cod sea captain

Step aboard the memory of a mid‑century American merchant marine through the eyes of a Cape Cod captain who began his seafaring life at eight. He recounts the gritty reality of a winter‑stuck schooner, the smell of rusted stoves, and the first taste of salt‑sprayed freedom as the vessel slides off the tide into Boston. The narrative captures both the hardship and the magnetic pull that kept him voyaging across the globe.

Interwoven with episodes from voyages on ships such as the barque Sea Bird, the clipper Blue Jacket, and the ill‑fated Otford, each chapter reads like a compact sea yarn—full of storm‑tossed decks, encounters with sea lions, and camaraderie among a colorful crew. The captain’s voice preserves the traditions of the “old‑school” Yankee skipper, reminding listeners of a time when American flags flew from every port. Listeners will feel the creak of timbers and the salt on their lips, even as the stories remain anchored in a bygone era.