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Step aboard for a captivating voyage across Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour in this charming collection of maritime yarns. Author Sally Fodie, the first female master of the Devonport Steam Ferry Company, shares a lifetime of laughter, mishaps, and colourful characters encountered during her seventy-year journey from deckhand to the wheelhouse.
Spanning the transition from classic steamers and vehicular ferries to modern high-speed vessels, these stories capture the heart and soul of a beloved New Zealand institution. Whether recounting the absurdity of a misplaced goat on board, the challenges of navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry, or the quiet, sun-drenched moments of solitude on the water, Fodie’s narrative is both witty and evocative. These tales, polished by years of retelling, offer a nostalgic and humorous look at life on the water. Perfect for those who love the sea, local history, or simply a well-told story, this book brings the Auckland waterfront to life. You might even find yourself appearing in one of the anecdotes, as the sea continues to share its many secrets.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, minor cover wear, handwritten dedication, some initial pages marking, and some initial page damage) Softcover ISBN 2322222425262
