Basil LubbockAlfred Basil Lubbock was a British author, sailor, and soldier known for his extensive writing on the final era of commercial sailing vessels during the Age of Sail. Born on September 9, 1876, in England to Alfred Lubbock and Louisa Wallroth, he receved his education at Eton College, where he developed a strong interest in maritime history. His firsthand experience at sea informed his detailed and passionate works about sailing ships, offering insight into the fading world of tall ships and the men who sailed them. Lubbock was also recognized for his military service, earning the Military Cross for his contributions during World War I. Beyond his writing and service, he was actively involved in preserving nautical history, serving on the council of the Society for Nautical Research and contributing regularly to its journal, The Mariner's Mirror. His dedication to documenting maritime life made him a significant figure in nautical scholarship. Lubbock spent his later years in the United States, passing away on September 3, 1944, in Seaford, Delaware. He was married to Dorothy Mary Warner and left behind a legacy of maritime literature that continues to inform historians and enthusiasts alike. Read More Read Less