Ore Meridian Vessel Bedroom Utility period Nov 1961 to Mar 1964,
Joined the ship in Philadelphia and sailed to Puerto Ordas, Venezuela. I was so seasick that I tried to leave the ship as soon as we arrived at the first port. Captain Ringleman told me to go back aft and throw up as much as I wanted, but he was not going to sign me off. His advice proved to be right for me as I stayed for 23 months. I was discharged in Mobile, Alabama, because of illness. I had surgery in Mobile before coming home.
Universe Leader Vessel 2nd Cook period 1964 to 1965,
Universe Defiance Vessel Chief Cook period 1965 to 1966,
I did not come home after leaving the Universe Leader and joined the Difaince in New York.
Dea Maris Vessel Chief Steward period 1966 to 1968,
I relieved my uncle, Donald Edgerly Hurlston, as Chief Stewart.
Ore Chief Vessel Chief Steward period 1968 to 1968,
Universe Ireland Vessel Chief Steward period 1968 to 1973,
This was my last ship.