On my first transatlantic "cruise", I travelled from Spain to Newport, RI. The crossing was made more entertaining by this guy:
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As the storm approached us, we diverted south to pass through the less-dangerous side of the storm, then the storm hung a right and bounced us around pretty good. Hull was painted grey and they made me work the entire time. Would not recommend. Only positive was no formal wear required:
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I'm the poor soul on the left. I have no recollection what I did to make my chief and department head unsatisfied with my performance.