Steaming: A Sea Story

by Mark David Albertson

“It’s not a job … it’s an adventure!” is the recruiting slogan of the US Navy in the mid-1970’s, at the end of Vietnam.Americans have been told the war in Southeast Asia is over. Seaman Matthew Bertram, expecting a Navy enlistment of travel and adventure discovers that the war is not yet over. When he finds himself brought up on charges for diving into Subic Bay to save his Chief’s dentures, he discovers that the life of Navy adventure will take a sudden and catastrophic turn as he takes part in the rescue of a platoon of Marines trapped on an island off of Cambodia, with the Khmer Rouge intent on capturing them.Writer Mark David Albertson brings the US Navy of the mid-70’s to colorful life, exploring the world of a young sailor intent on finding adventure. Along with the fun of exploring new places, Mark paints a portrait of what it was like to be a sailor during this unusual time in history. His remarkable knack to tell a good sea story will leave readers laughing, crying, and on the edge of their seats as Mark’s character experiences an adventure he never knew was coming.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 2021

About the author

Mark David Albertson was born and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, "The Atomic City." Upon graduation from High School, he joined the US Navy, looking for adventure around the globe. Following a 30 year legal career, Mark retired and started writing. His three previous novels have been highly praised, mostly by his wife and mother. He is currently in the process of writing a book entitled, "Jemez." This book will take his hero to the Jemez mountains of Northern New Mexico where he takes a job as a Sandoval County Deputy Sheriff and finds himself embroiled in murder, theft and more.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite the sea story. It's a hoot. As a guy who was on a Knox Class frigate around the same time this story takes place and did two Westpac's I could really relate to lots of what was being related. It was unbelievable at times but that's what made it believable. In thirty years in the Marines I've witnessed similar stuff. LOL.

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptionally interesting to me as it is about a Navy Radioman. Only one of my many jobs but it was one of the most rewarding and challenging.

[Mark Albertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!