Awful Disclosure of a Bluejacket

Gerald O'Driscoll

ISBN 10: 1025366034 / ISBN 13: 9781025366036

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Awful Disclosure of a Bluejacket' offers a vivid and authentic account of life within the ranks of the British Royal Navy during the early 20th century. Written under the pseudonym Giraldus, Gerald O'Driscoll provides a candid look at the daily routines, hardships, and camaraderie experienced by common sailors. The narrative bridges the gap between official naval histories and the personal reality of those serving on the lower decks.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Awful Disclosure of a Bluejacket
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025366034
• ISBN 13: 9781025366036
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 19D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 612 grams

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"Awful Disclosure of a Bluejacket" offers a vivid and authentic account of life within the ranks of the British Royal Navy during the early 20th century. Written under the pseudonym Giraldus, Gerald O'Driscoll provides a candid look at the daily routines, hardships, and camaraderie experienced by common sailors. The narrative bridges the gap between official naval histories and the personal reality of those serving on the lower decks.

From the rigors of training to the complexities of life at sea, the work captures the unique culture and vernacular of the bluejackets. It serves as both an entertaining personal chronicle and a valuable historical record of maritime life during a transformative era in naval warfare and organization. Readers interested in military history and personal narratives will find a compelling exploration of the human side of the service, told through the eyes of a man who lived it.

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