My father was influenced strongly by this experience the remainder of his life. While he would not talk about many of details of the ordeal, he did share some stories. He told me about using seal skin kayaks to get back and forth from the ship to the shore, and trading cigarettes for various local items. He described the Russian natives as strong, but kind, and the women as extremely "sturdy". I remember him telling me that there were a few self proclaimed aethiests aboard when they set out, but when the attacks started, they all joined the rest of the crew on their knees praying for their lives.
Again, thank you so much for your time and your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Carl H. Swanson
Responses
« Back to index | View thread »