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Endorsed by the esteemed Kim Beazley AC as a ‘masterfully penned memoir’, this is the uncommon and extraordinary tale of an Australian submariner. Narrating daring top-secret operations to making Australian submarine history, Commodore Peter Scott vividly illustrates the grit and tenacity needed to become a Submariner. Throughout his illustrious 34-year career, Commodore Scott had the honor to serve in 10 submarines, successfully completed the world’s most rigorous military command course, and held the esteemed position as the Head of Profession of the Submarine Arm of the Royal Australian Navy. His character was shaped and refined by the trials of naval service, the highs and lows of leadership, devastating onboard calamities under the sea, and near-fatal traumas. Along his journey, he also wrestled with personal demons of self-doubt, addiction, depression, and anxiety. In this brutally honest yet enlightening narrative, he shares his journey towards self-acceptance, and his relentless pursuit for the courage, commitment, and compassion necessary to lead Australia’s Silent Service.