A small paperback book with a blue cover, on the front of which is a picture of the author in the uniform of the Russell-Cotes Nautical School, and on the back cover the Publisher's note: 'This is the first of a series of Barnardo Bibliographies published by Badgerwood Publications LLP. Ken Richmond tells the story of his admission to Dr. Barnardo's Homes, his time at Russell-Cotes Nautical School, and his desire to become a Master Mariner. As a ship's boy on the 'Black Swan' he acquired a guardian and access to a better life. He worked his passage from Officer Cadet to Master Mariner, and sailed the world. He came ashore to serve as a Medway Navigation Officer, and to make a happy family life of his own.'

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