Maine Maritime Academy - Tricks End Yearbook (Castine, ME)

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SAVANNAH GEORGIA SEA 1...

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Savannah turned out to be quite the place. With a few inches to spare, our tanks emptied, and a swiftly changing tide, we made our entrance into drydock. After We were situated, we were as- signed our sea projects and it was found that there was much to be learned. The Yard Super- visors didn't need to check their workers for every move that was made, they were under the constant observation by at least a dozen Mid- dies who made sure that every rule was followed by the book. Although we had seen the ship once before out of the water in Baltimore our freshman year, this time it appeared to be much bigger due to the cramped quarters in which it was placed. Savannah appeared to be a beautiful city where southern hospitality was readily apparent and re- garded as a rule and nowhere was there an ex- ception to it. Upon leaving, we car- ried with us fond memo- ries, a southern accent, and the thoughts of our next port - Europe. SAVANNAH 1 a1In't little! - Dion We didn't run aground, Sophomore, this is drydock You're going to stay right there until someone confesses Who's got the Elm? P P 128