Very little is known about the progressive rock band Captain Marryat, named after a popular writer of sea adventures. Their short-lived career began as a trio on the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland in the early 70s. Jim Rorrison (voc, dr), Hugh Finnegan (b, voc) and Allan Bryce (org) were soon joined by guitarist Ian McEleny and Tommy Hendry (voc, g). Finally, in 1974, they were given the opportunity to record a single in the small studio of Thor Records. However, they were persuaded by the studio manager to record a whole album straight away. They recorded five tracks that they had already written, the sixth was an improvised jam session. However, hope of getting a record deal with EMI or Chrysalis came to nothing and the band split up in 1975.
The album was released with a mere edition of 200 copies and all were sold at the bands gigs. Which makes it clear that originals are impossible to find today – and above all, unaffordable. This copy was bought from Tommy Hendry in 1974 at one of the band's rehearsals at the Clune Brae Hotel in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire.
