“ The SS Deutschland was one of a group of four ships that included the SS Albert Ballin, on which my father had originally come to the United States. The other two were the SS Hamburg, and the SS New Y… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ This magnificent city that I only knew from photographs had been devastated. The infamous submarine bunkers had been bombed, and the bunkers that survived were later dynamited. I could understand this… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ Hollywood was called Tinseltown for a reason and I was caught up in its glitter. My friend Ken seemed to know everyone and once took me to the NBC Studios in Burbank, where he introduced me to Steve A… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ One of the more useful things I learned as a midshipman at Maine Maritime Academy were the names of the seven masts of a seven masted schooner. When I mentioned to the 600 people in attendance at a Ho… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ In the way of a reflection of my family and friends I mused at the number of people that I encountered during the past 85 years. Everyone here has played an important part but there have been others,… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ Being constantly active made time fly, and so it didn’t take long before the day of departure came. It was January 4, 1953, and with the last of everything we needed aboard, we set sail just as many d… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ During the first century ravens or crows were often taken on board Viking Knarr’s, to be released thinking that they would fly in the direction of land. The lookout would observe the direction the bir… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ Durban has the largest Indian population outside of India! The Afro-Indian Culture that ensued has become a strong influence on the people of South Africa who have adopted many of the Indian tradition… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ The Caribbean is still an exciting destination. I have been to just about every notable island surrounding this sea and have yet to be bored. Some of the islands are administered by other countries li… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
“ Despite the differences in their ages, I still thought of them as adventurous girls. It never occurred to me that they might be related, that is until I heard Connie refer to Rita as Mom?? Now at leas… Captain Hank Bracker "Seawater One...."
