Dear readers;
The TSES departed Gibraltar after bunkering and is now crossing
the Ionian Sea heading towards Trieste. We recently passed through the Straits
of Messina, a very narrow channel at the tip of Italy’s boot that when crossed
has the island of Sicily on starboard and mainland Italy at port.
Reference questions are picking up and cadets are
spending even more time in the library whether in study groups or as
individuals.
On the week of July 4th, Father Pete visited
the library. He’s quite active about the ship – attending formations, visiting
the regimental office, and conducting services.
He also finds the time to run a small discussion group.
I asked him for his comments on the cruise thus far.
“From the depths
of the engine room to the heights of the bridge, I found the cadets to be
excited and enthusiastic about summer cruise. The practical experience of being
on the TSES VI in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean makes the theory of
classroom learning come alive. I have traced the pipes in the engine room with
students smiling and nodding their heads amidst the roar of the furnaces. I
have shared a few minutes of a tranquil watch from the doghouse on the stern
with cadets intently peering through their binoculars. Deck or Engine, the joy
of following the sea, following their dreams to be licensed mariners is as
obvious as the miles of deep blue ocean that surrounds our ship.”
Oleg.
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