Fo'c'sle Productions
Publishing and Productions from and for Working Mariners
We can help you, whereever you are, to get your seastory into the world.
So Many Voyages
So Many Stories
Dirty Sailor Company's mission is to share the attitudes and beliefs coming from the forecastle with the ignorant world above. Through publishing sea-story, memoir, and other media content, we can edge closer and closer to our goal. We can help you get you a variety of ways: self-publish, edit, publish directly, or act as a literary agent. See our work below, or check out our blog.
Our Published Works
Shipmates: Before the Mast: A Coastie's Chronicle of the Dishonorable
By PoJack Ashore and Bradley Angle
A psuedo memoir from the transitioning era of the USCG from DOT to DHS. Where the enlisted class is juxstaposed from the officer class, and thrown into the surf, tossed about like wrack, and ulitmately left alone to sink or swim.
Margo McPhee series
By Eric Baliantz
As the Literary Agent, Bradley Angle (dba Dirty Sailor Company), is actively pursuing publishers for Eric's middle-age masterpiece. The Marge McPhee series is where our nautical-swashbuckling-empire collides with the next generation - and Eric gives it meaning and value.
AYALA: The Coast of Spanish California
By Bradley Angle
A full length academic history on Juan de Ayala, the first Spanish Naval Officer to sail into San Francisco Bay, and a historic review of the Spanish along the coast of the Californias and PNW.
Troubled Waters: The legacy of USCG Hero Travis Obendorf.
By his Mom, Lauire Powell
We helped Laurie create a portable biography and history of her son and the tragedies that took his life. Troubled Waters is more than a display of imoral leadership in the USCG, it is the story of shipmates who band together over the long haul and struggle to protect their own, and help where they can.
Juan Sebastian Elcano
By Bradley Thomas Angle
The first naval officer to circumnavigate in one voyage has never been told in the English language until now. This is the side of the Magellan story that Spain celebrates... Join Bradley on his first attempt, a learning experience, to craft a non-fiction to expand our knowledge of maritime history.
Color Coded Nav Rules
By Bradley Angle
Dirty Sailor Company published many Government products related to the maritime. Take a peak at our CFR series, our Nav Rules (colregs) colored series and CARB DIY books.
Fore and Aft
By William Dane Phelps, and Bradley Angle
Dirty Sailor Company offers a new annodated edition of "Fore and Aft, or Leaves from the Life of an Old Sailor." Bradley includes over 200 footnotes to expand on the adventurous and historically fascinating stories of William Dane Phelps in the earyl 19th century.
The World Encompassed: (annotated)
By Sir Francisco Drake, and Bradley Thomas Angle
Dirty Sailor Company offers a new edition of Sir Francis Drake' famous "The World Encompassed." Complete with footnotes for historical conext.
THE FIRST VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD, BY MAGELLAN: Annotated
By Antonio Pigafetta and Bradley Angle
Dirty Sailor Company's first attempt at publishing Public Domain content. We boost the material by addening exaustive hitorical conext in the footnotes and a illustrative introduction.
Our Role in Publishing
How Dirty Sailor Company Contributed to Each Book
At Dirty Sailor Company, we pride ourselves on being more than just a publisher. For each book, we provided comprehensive editorial services, ensuring that every manuscript was polished to perfection. Our team worked closely with authors to enhance their narratives, offering guidance on structure and style. We also managed the entire publication process, from layout design to final printing, ensuring high-quality production standards. Our marketing strategies helped these books reach a wider audience, making waves in the literary world.
Book Summaries
Exploring the Themes and Stories
Each book published under the Dirty Sailor Company banner tells a unique story that resonates with our maritime heritage. From thrilling tales of high-seas adventure to introspective narratives exploring the sailor's life, our collection offers something for every reader. These books delve into themes of exploration, resilience, and camaraderie, capturing the essence of life at sea. Whether it's a historical account or a fictional journey, each story is crafted to engage and inspire, reflecting the diverse experiences of sailors worldwide.
Our Published Works
Explore our curated gallery showcasing the vibrant covers of our published books. Each image captures the essence of the story within, offering a glimpse into the world crafted by our talented authors. From bold, colorful designs to intricate illustrations, these covers are a testament to the creativity and passion that define Dirty Sailor Company. Dive into our visual collection and discover the stories that await you.
Discover Our Publications
Delve into our curated collection of self-published works and see how Dirty Sailor Company can help bring your stories to life. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned sailor with tales to tell, we're here to collaborate and create. Reach out to explore opportunities and join our vibrant community of storytellers.