My Ships Sailed the Seas, but I Stayed Ashore is a light hearted look at life in the Services; It is an easy read for just about anyone. Capt Mohan Ram has had amazing experiences that he has captured in his own inimitable style in a book which you can read in one sitting in an airport lounge or during a long journey. The book is replete with simple yet profound incidents in the Captain’s life, which he recounts in his own distinctive, always self-deprecating and humorous manner. He seems to have met the most interesting people including a former Finance Minister of India, during his long and distinguished life, whether it be in London, Paris or Vishakhapatnam. He has an engaging and occasionally irreverent way of telling a story, often throwing in life’s learnings as well. Amidst all the understated anecdotes, let’s not forget that the Captain is a pioneer in Indian warship design and was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal in 1977.