About the book: 2023 / The book contains the life of the author from birth and school years in the harsh war and post-war times. Describes training at a higher naval school, service on a border ship, work as a designer and on a round-the-world fishing voyage of a whaling flotilla. The story is told about the long-term service of pipeline fittings, which lasted sixty years. Included are stories about relatives, friends and associates, as well as numerous incidents in which the author was a witness and direct participant. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.