'Tugging On A Heartstring' is the comical and gritty true sea story of a family of teenage girls in the United States Merchant Marine.
Emily Lambert, author, was the youngest of six daughters. She was a licensed Able Bodied Seawoman by the age of 19. After suffering near-fatal injuries from a spinning winch wheel at age 18, 'Tugging On A Heartstring' is the story of her sea adventures from age 13 to 16, of living and working on her family's tugboat 'Babe'.
With no sons, the Lamberts' tug 'Babe' was women-crewed. Mrs.Deborah Lambert, first mate and mother, became the first woman licensed as a tugboat operator in the United States.
Strength and courage held the Lambert family together with the only girls crewing a commercial ship on the Chesapeake in the 1970's. From delightful comedy to dangerous sea action, this is an unforgettable voyage for all ages.
Now available! 'Tugging On A Heartstring: The Sequel'
Emily Lambert, author, was the youngest of six daughters. She was a licensed Able Bodied Seawoman by the age of 19. After suffering near-fatal injuries from a spinning winch wheel at age 18, 'Tugging On A Heartstring' is the story of her sea adventures from age 13 to 16, of living and working on her family's tugboat 'Babe'.
With no sons, the Lamberts' tug 'Babe' was women-crewed. Mrs.Deborah Lambert, first mate and mother, became the first woman licensed as a tugboat operator in the United States.
Strength and courage held the Lambert family together with the only girls crewing a commercial ship on the Chesapeake in the 1970's. From delightful comedy to dangerous sea action, this is an unforgettable voyage for all ages.
Now available! 'Tugging On A Heartstring: The Sequel'
