The Bosuns Call describes the author's hilarious experiences during his time spent on the 'lower deck' in the Royal Navy; starting as a Boy Seaman, he slowly makes his uncertain way towards his goal of becoming a Naval Officer. Covering the years 1949 to 1956, we experience a Country still on wartime rationing, low pay, strict discipline and a time of general drabness. Yet despite this, most young people were filled with optimism brought beautifully to life in this tale of eccentric and colourful characters serving on both the lower deck and in the wardroom.
The 1950s embraced the evening of Britain's naval might when individuality and initiative breathed more freely; the days before the stream of defence cuts, back-seat driving, an overzealous 'nanny state' and political correctness bagan to militate against the Royal Navy's presence and her people. But Hugh Willis has faith. He knows that the spirit, determination, common sense and inimitable humour of our sailors' will continue to flourish while they still sail the 'Seven Seas'.
The 1950s embraced the evening of Britain's naval might when individuality and initiative breathed more freely; the days before the stream of defence cuts, back-seat driving, an overzealous 'nanny state' and political correctness bagan to militate against the Royal Navy's presence and her people. But Hugh Willis has faith. He knows that the spirit, determination, common sense and inimitable humour of our sailors' will continue to flourish while they still sail the 'Seven Seas'.
