Friday, May 30th, 2014 -Sunday, June 1st,
2014.
Updates from the ship’s librarian, Oleg:
The ES VI experienced some rough seas on Thursday into Friday,
as a result, her progression was slow and steady, about 5-6 knots. Many students recuperated in their berthing. Others ventured out for the library’s late
night showing of the “Avengers” movie.
Along with the rocking and rolling of the ship, midterm
examinations are underway. Mate John
Winarski’s Maintenance and Repair class had their midterm exam in the library
on Friday. Midterm exams are expected to
last into next week.
Cadets are constantly maintaining the ship. Every morning, weather permitting, many are
scraping, chipping and painting her.
Additionally, the fire prevention team weighs and refills fire
extinguishers.
Many cadets welcome any sun time they can get to in order to
work with their sextants.
The first Sunday at sea saw a lot of barbequing (steaks, hot
dogs, hamburgers and ice cream galore! Oh yes, and salads) along with some relaxation.
A Catholic service honoring the Ascension was held in the
officer’s lounge.
Uniform inspection for cadets, in anticipation for arrival
in Tenerife, will be conducted on Monday morning.
During the weekend, there wasn’t much rocking from the seas;
however, we were all treated to some rolling. The overhead announcements “ship
will reverse its course in five minutes, prepare for heavy roll” was helpful in
preparation for the heavy rolls.
On an unrelated note, we were called upon to conduct a save
today. Apparently, a 42 foot catamaran
was taking on water and needed assistance.
Fortunately for them, another vessel closer was able to help them out
and ES VI was released from the task.
We’re expected to arrive at Tenerife this week.
Cadet Joe Maulo sends a shout out to his parents: “I love
you Mom and Dad”
That’s all for now.
Mailing Address in
Tenerife:
Marmedsa Noatum Maritime
S5 West Med
Avda.Anaga, 45-Edif Oceano bajo
38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Spain
Attn. Cadet John Doe
TS Empire State.
1 comment:
Please post address for Ireland and denmark
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