The Loonliness of a Deep Sea Diver
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The Loonliness of a Deep Sea Diver

David Harrison Beckett, My Autobiography

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eBook - ePub

The Loonliness of a Deep Sea Diver

David Harrison Beckett, My Autobiography

About this book

Dive into the depths of a life less ordinary with David Beckett, a deep-sea diver who spent his adult life in the unforgiving embrace of the ocean.

From the chilling depths of saturation chambers to the heart-stopping moments assisting with the MS Estonia recovery, Beckett's autobiography plunges you into a world of danger and resilience. Experience the thrill of treasure hunts in the Philippines and the near-miss of salvaging the Titanic's secrets. Survive a 24-hour typhoon alongside Beckett, where 80-foot waves test the limits of human endurance. This gritty and often comical account offers a unique glimpse into a life at sea, where the bottom of the ocean is just another day at the office.

Perfect for readers seeking true adventure stories, occupational biographies, and maritime history, this is a testament to the human spirit's ability to thrive in the face of extreme conditions. Why buy now? Because this is a rare opportunity to explore a world few have experienced, told with unflinching honesty and surprising humor.

Information

eBook ISBN
9781785311536
Year
2016

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Introduction
  8. Prelude
  9. 1. David Harrison Beckett
  10. 2. Becoming A Bubble Head
  11. 3. No Air
  12. 4. Blowout
  13. 5. Learning All The Time
  14. 6. Not A Nice Place
  15. 7. Escravos
  16. 8. George The Welder
  17. 9. Certainly Not Football
  18. 10. Milk Bottles
  19. 11. Rolls-Royce Diver
  20. 12. Chamber Life
  21. 13. Nowhere To Run
  22. 14. Becoming A Grown-Up
  23. 15. O Is For Oblivion
  24. 16. Fire In The Bell
  25. 17. Whoops
  26. 18. The Death Of A Platform
  27. 19. Making History
  28. 20. Missed Opportunities
  29. 21. Rumbled
  30. 22. More Helicopters
  31. 23. Fun In The Jungle
  32. 24. Another Plough Bites The Dust
  33. 25. Typhoon
  34. 26. Hell
  35. 27. Madame Guillotine
  36. 28. Knock Me Out
  37. 29. Spooks
  38. 30. Life On Mars
  39. 31. Union Rules
  40. 32. My New Best Friend
  41. 33. More Meetings
  42. 34. Divers Will Be Divers
  43. 35. Desk Jockey
  44. 36. Safety
  45. 37. Family
  46. 38. Treasure
  47. 39. Granddad
  48. Photographs

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