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Jackel, the Captain's dog, got a daily bath during deck wash. Here he peers into the Captain's cabin window hoping (in vain) to be let in.
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We passed a submarine on the way across the sound to New York.
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On the way back down the Hudson we anchored off The Statue of Liberty.
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West Point. On the way up the river they said they couldn't let us dock until late in the evening. That earned them several broadsides as we passed.
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The mess deck was swabbed daily and after three weeks of using the decrepit bucket and wringer on the boat I was determined to supply a new one upon our return to Bridgeport. It was very well received and immediately put to use. From left to right: Fitz (ship's engineer), Robert(first mate), Tim (deckhand).
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The Rose is visible behind the Peking. This is the ship featured in the film "Around Cape Horn". It dwarfs the Rose.
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The Rose In New York City.
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The author at the wheel of the Peking.
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