The Blight of Insubordination: The Lascar Question and Rights and Wrongs of the British Shipmaster; Including the Mercantile Marine Committee Report (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. H. Hood

9780365246732: The Blight of Insubordination: The Lascar Question and Rights and Wrongs of the British Shipmaster; Including the Mercantile Marine Committee Report (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365246735 ISBN 13: 9780365246732

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring the Lascar question and the rights and duties of the British shipmaster

This non-fiction work examines how seafaring life and national policy intersect on how crews are sourced, treated, and managed. It blends discussion of personnel questions with reflections on policy reports and the practical realities of running merchant ships.

The author presents a clear, evidence-driven view of the era’s debates around crewing, standards for cookery and provisioning, and the limits of government and industry action. It also addresses the experiences of Lascars and European crews aboard various vessel types, from liners to cargo steamers, with a focus on fairness and safety at sea.

Context for the Lascar question and the consequences for shipmasters and crews
Analysis of provisioning, cookery standards, and crew accommodation
Discussion of policy reports, nurseings of seafaring training, and language requirements
Perspectives from a captain who writes about daily life at sea and regulatory changes

Ideal for readers of maritime history, labor policy, and early 20th-century trade and shipping.

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