Underway!: One sailor’s story of life aboard US Navy destroyers

by Steve Tindall

What was it like being aboard a US Navy destroyer in the 1970’s? Having spent five years aboard two of them I sat down and chronicled my experiences underway. Ports of call, meals underway, the rigors of operations, the sights, smells, and sounds of being on the “big water” are all shared with the reader. It wasn’t glamorous but it was full of excitement, adventure, and learning how to transform from directionless teen to mature adult. So cock your cover at a salty angle, hitch up your bell bottomed jeans, and prepare for the ride of your life.

68 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2019

Reviews

[Kathy Fritschi · Rating 4 out of 5]

not alone at sea in a tin can

Tongue-in-cheek narrative makes for a good description of enlisted person’s life in destroyer duty. Interesting summary of day-to-day events. Sardine-like battle stations for fire control team is mitigated by a positive attitude by the author. Tindall shows in humble way the Naval “right stuff”, a challenge for a kid from New York.

[Timothy Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I enjoyed reading the shipboard accounts. You actually have a sense of being on board with the author. Very easy to follow along. I want to thank the author for their candid insights and thank them for the adventure they so willingly shared.

[Steven P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read for those who also sailed in destroyers and anyone who would like to know what it was like.

[bruce yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

I am a guided missile frigate sailor. I can relate
to this story. I also ended my time as an instructor. I was a Sonar Technician.