That was my first taste of going to Sea
Aye Jim
That was my first taste of going to Sea,the Second Steward guided me towards the Cleaning gear,said grab that Bucket Young Man,some Brown Soap,a Scrubbing Brush and some Cloth,and get down to the First Class Dining Room,start with the Stairs that lead into the Dining Room and after that start cleaning the Patch you have been assigned to! So there i was on my Knees ("chips and peas")scrubbing away,tears some sadness and of Joy mind you streaming down my face,as i had also just seen my dear Mum,and little Sister standing on the Pier waving goodbye to me on my first Voyage!
The happiness i felt after that was so amazing,it just seemed to swell in me,and yes the Tears did flow!
But i of course kept my face down not to show anyone else! haha!
I was now a Merchant Seaman!! Wow!! PROUD AS PUNCH!!:0012:
Cheers