Robert Ng has delved into his memory to produce a very full and definitive biography of his days in the Merchant Navy. This is a true-life account of a young man not only growing up but also hardening up. Taking the reader from his Liverpool childhood in the 40's and through the highs and lows of sailing the oceans; life onboard various vessels, jumping ship and even spending some very grueling days incarcerated within a New Zealand prison and surviving the harrowing events of the Mt. Eden Riots. A page-turner that will enthrall and leave you wanting more...