Running Deep

Spanning more than three decades, Running Deep. An Australian Submarine Life is the story of my quest for honour, living and leading amongst the warrior elite of the Silent Service.

Offering tales of service, daring and leadership drawn from a life beneath the waves, I truly hope it captures something of the mystery, thrill, occasional terror, and enduring satisfaction of serving in submarines and with those who take them to sea.

While the experiences are my own, they illustrate the struggles, failures and triumphs of a Submarine Arm that is vital to the nation.

Running Deep is available now in hard copy, e-book or audio, either online or at your favourite bookstore. Bulk orders can be placed through Fremantle Press.

  • ‘ … an absorbing and often searing account of the life of a submariner and a Navy leader. Peter’s story chronicles the modern life of our critical strategic deterrent - the RAN’s submarine arm.’

    General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, CVO, MC (Ret’d)

  • 'Personal and full of integrity, a great account of the ups and downs of serving Australia as an outstanding submariner.'

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d)

  • 'Service with our Navy's main strike weapon is a mystery for most Australians. If we are to comprehend the terms of our survival, we must know. This beautifully written memoir is our key.'

    The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, KStJ

  • 'Running Deep is an important addition to the writings on Australia's defence capability and the people who are at its core.'

    His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC, DSC (Retd) Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia