Schoolship Kids of the Blue Funnel Line by Juliet Ludbrook (1998)

Author: Juliet Ludbrook
Publisher: Black Swan Press, Perth, WA
Publication Date: 1998
Format: Softcover, xii + 195 pages
ISBN: 9781863427357/186342735X
Dimensions: Approx. 25 cm tall
Condition: Very Good – light rubbing and shelf wear to covers, internally clean and tightly bound

Schoolship Kids of the Blue Funnel Line offers a vivid and nostalgic look at a unique maritime education experience aboard the ships of the Blue Funnel Line. Authored by Juliet Ludbrook, this richly illustrated volume captures the voices and stories of the young trainees—school-age boys who lived, studied, and worked aboard vessels tied to one of Britain’s most iconic merchant shipping companies.

Combining personal anecdotes with maritime history, this book is both a tribute and a valuable historical record of seafaring life and shipboard schooling in the 20th century.

Why You’ll Love It:
Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, naval history buffs, and collectors of British shipping history. A well-documented and human-centred narrative that explores education, discipline, and adventure on the high seas.