Julius Furer (FFG 6) - Naval Cruise Book

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ThesaHorspendsrnuch oflnsthne handHngrnoonng'Hnes shot lines, tending lines and fishing lines. He thinks he's Broadway Joe with the football, Pele at the goal, Wilt the Stilt on the court and Ali in the ring. A sailor is a gob, a twiget, a snipe, an ape and other animals. But above all - a mate. -13-

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Initiative is his middle name and screaming is his pastime. From Iubejobs in the fireroom to a sea bat on the deck. From mail buoys on the forecastle to King Neptune and his court. Screaming is his pastime, while constructive thought is a sin. -12-

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ni His life is spent in foreign ports, on the high seas, chasing un- known ships, and where home-port is just a fuel stop. His acquain- tances range from Presidents, Ambassadors, and Admirals to hey joes , burn boats, and local people. -14-