Listen " "The Apprentice’s Journey: Cardiff to the World""
Episode Synopsis
In 1975, sixteen-year-old Rob begins his apprenticeship as a fitter and turner in a dry dock in Cardiff, South Wales. Step into his shoes as he navigates the gritty world of shipbuilding, from learning the ropes in the noisy, bustling workshop to discovering the quirks of life in the shipyard.
This podcast follows Rob's early days of hard work and humorous mishaps, guided by seasoned tradesmen with tales of adventure and challenge from their years at sea. Inspired by these stories, Rob finds himself dreaming of a future beyond the docks—a life on the open ocean, traveling the world as part of a Sea Going Maintenance crew.
This podcast follows Rob's early days of hard work and humorous mishaps, guided by seasoned tradesmen with tales of adventure and challenge from their years at sea. Inspired by these stories, Rob finds himself dreaming of a future beyond the docks—a life on the open ocean, traveling the world as part of a Sea Going Maintenance crew.
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