Finished With Engine
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About the Book
Written as a legacy for his children, Finished with Engine recounts Johnson’s days as a Merchant Marine from 1945 through 1949. He takes readers along for a vivid cruise through the life of a mariner and the adventures that wait on the open seas. Johnson sailed across the globe aboard merchant cargo ships and experienced a lifetime of events.
From the moment he set foot on his first ship, the Farrar, Johnson was launched into a whole new world. Finished with Engine details stops in ports around the world and the often-adventurous shores, leaves and moments of rest and relaxation. In between, he offers vivid details on the inner workings of the ship, its coded language and the different personalities that sailed the seas alongside him.
An intimate memoir that reveals the sacrifices and strength of these often-forgotten men, Finished with Engine is a testament to a generation that rose above adversity to greatness.
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