Category Archives: USCGS Alex Haley

Pushing responsibility down

February 16, 2004 by Dana

The Captain scrubbed a boarding due to heavy seas. The bosun’s mate, the person who drives the boarding party over to the fishing vessel in the small boat, came to the bridge afterward, and the Captain explained the reasons why … Continue reading →

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About Seasickness

February 15, 2004 by Dana

About seasickness, since almost every single non-Coastie person who has emailed me has asked if I’m seasick. Yes, once, the first full day of patrol. Later that same day I walked into the wardroom pantry and the seaman on duty … Continue reading →

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Poetry and pizza

February 14, 2004 by Dana

Two poems I found posted by the mid-watch on yellow sticky notes on a bridge window. I added the titles. Night Watch Cold wind blowin’ On the sea tonight One screw turning’ One screw tight Box steaming In the lee … Continue reading →

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