My 48 years at Sea: From Deck Boy in Denmark to Captain in

My 48 years at Sea: From Deck Boy in Denmark to Captain in America

We all have a story to tell. Mine is a sea story that started in 1948 when I turned 14 and no further education was available to me. My father gave me two choices, â€œSTAY HOME FISHING, OR SHIP OUT.â€ For the next 48 years I sailed the Seven Seas carrying cargo from one country to another. The ships became my home and floating workplace. Going ashore in foreign ports, I was never more than a taxi ride away from home. I learned at an early age to respect different people and their cultures, and I witnessed their struggles first hand. Being a merchant seaman is not for everybody but once itâ€™s in your blood you donâ€™t want to do anything else. I always felt I had one of the best and most exciting jobs, from Deck Boy to Captain, on 62 different ships visiting 173 ports in 73 countries, some many times over. When I began the world was busy rebuilding after WWII a great time to be young, single, and adventurous. It was a time that can never be repeated.
Country USA
Manufacturer CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781511903677
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9781511903677
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

My 48 years at Sea: From Deck Boy in Denmark to Captain in America