Off Topic but fun: A former NCL Captain tells all..

[artist47]

I stumbled onto this blog while I was looking for a good photo of the Norway to paint....(I'm doing a small commission and the customer wants a more nostalgic dock scene , etc...)

 

 

Anyway, I found this and I just thought it was so interesting, and I thought some people here might enjoy it. It is the recollections and reflections, as well as auto-biography of a Norwegian man who became a ship's captain...and he was also with Norwegian Cruise Line in its very early days. It's a wonderful read for any who enjoy history and maritime subjects.

If it has been posted before, please forgive me, I just wanted to share with likeminded people

 

Enjoy:

 

http://www.captainsvoyage.com

[meatball_nyc]

Thanks for posting the link.

It was interesting to see the older ships beginning in 1968 Starward. They look so small compared to the huge ships today!

The 1991 Westward is when they started to get bigger.

 

Thank you again for the link. Very informative.

 

Happy Sailing!

 

 

~Robin

Norwegian Breakaway July 2014

Carnival Miracle 2010

Carnival Legend 2006

Every Day at Sea is a Great Day

Edited January 26, 2014 by meatball_nyc

[xenagurl]

Thanks for sharing. :)

[B6ConMe]

Thank you so much for sharing, great story.

[drhry]

What a wonderful read. Thank you for the link.

[buckirj1]

Fascinating. I love stuff like this. Thanks for posting.

[artist47]

So glad everyone enjoyed it like i did...it is indeed a fascinating look....he comes across as such a nice man, with a true love for saililng, but also a great love for human beings. I'm glad you liked it.

[kayhil3]

Very interesting read. Thank You for sharing it.