Charles R Ware (DD 865) - Naval Cruise Book

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■P W II W I T - It has often been said that, despite a sometimes reputation for roistering and revelry, the sailor, possibly more so than other individuals, feels a nearness to his God. Perhaps this is so because there is no place on earth resembling the infinity of the heavens as does the sea. One cannot see the end of either . . . and both can be as peaceful as a sleeping babe or as aroused and dangerous as a wounded tiger. To this end, chapel services were held regularly on our ships. There were other moments when the pressures of the daily grind were temporarily eased and we were free for a few informal discussions or, if the mood struck, some ornamental and decorative work with some bits of hemp and manila.

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Time too, for events of a more active nature: A whaleboat race in the North Atlantic . . . We had our pie And ate it, too . . . All to