If there is anyone out here on the East Coast, I want you to know that the ship will make a port visit to Norfolk May 20-22, 2016. There will be public visiting available on May 20-21, and a "Living History Cruise" on May 22.
Boarding the ship during public visiting hours on the first two days is without charge, although we gladly accept donations of course. You must purchase tickets for the cruise on Sunday, May 22, through the website, http://www.ssjohnwbrown.org/.
I expect to be aboard for the entire time, including the voyages from and returning to Baltimore, sailing as an ordinary seaman on the 8-12 watch. My daughter, who can steer that ship as well as I can and who lives in Norfolk while attending graduate school, will be aboard the three days while the ship in in Norfolk. If you visit, be sure to ask for me.
And if you want to plan a little farther into the future, SS JOHN W. BROWN will also visit New York City for about ten days in September 2016. More on that in another message.
Welcome aboard!
Ron Carlson, Webmaster
Armed Guard / Merchant Marine website
www.armed-guard.com
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