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Diary of a Young Sailor

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16-year-old sailor
Above Water Warfare Specialist
anecdotes
camaraderie
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Category=DNXM
Category=JWCK
conversational
easy-read memoir
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forthcoming
friendship
HMS Newcastle
humorous memoir
Naval history
Navy memoir
Orient 92 deployment
radar operator
Royal Navy
teenage sailor
The Gulf
Type 42 Destroyer
war stories
youngest serving naval sailor

Product details

  • ISBN 9781803783833
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 28 Jul 2026
  • Publisher: Cranthorpe Millner Publishers
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description

Embark 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. 

This extraordinary memoir delves into the experiences of 16-year-old Rich Cannon, chronicling his enlistment, basic training, and Orient 92 deployment aboard a Type 42 Destroyer - HMS Newcastle. 

Through 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. 

Packed 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.
About
Richie Cannon’s journey began at 16 when he joined the Royal Navy, shaping his life significantly and inspiring his memoir Diary of a Young Sailor. After leaving the Navy, Richie transitioned to Firefighting and met his wife Melissa, a Paramedic, whose tales deserve their own book. Now having turned 50, Richie resides in a peaceful North Warwickshire village alongside his Sproodle dog, Barney.