{"product_id":"diary-of-a-young-sailor-richie-cannon-9781803783833","title":"Diary of a Young Sailor","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbark on an unforgettable journey alongside the youngest serving sailor in the Royal Navy Fleet, whose life was transformed when he swapped a sleepy Warwickshire village for a life aboard a British warship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary memoir delves into the experiences of 16-year-old Richie Cannon, chronicling his enlistment, basic training, and Orient 92 deployment aboard a Type 42 Destroyer - HMS Newcastle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough conversational diary entries, this book takes readers on a journey of shark-infested waters, high seas adventures, and golden sandy beaches, from barbecues on the Tioman Islands and pirate patrols off Somalia to a casino in the Seychelles and a bullet train ride to Tokyo Disneyland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with astonishing stories, this memoir will transport readers to the heart of naval life and the daring spirit of youth. Dive in to discover a history rich in camaraderie, courage, and unforgettable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richie Cannon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803783834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803783833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cranthorpe Millner Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.72d","brand":"Richie Cannon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997845729535,"sku":"9781803783833","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/diary-of-a-young-sailor-richie-cannon-9781803783833","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}