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Alone

 

No Radio, No Cell Phone, No GPS etc.

What often amazes me is how the old time sailors navigated the oceans. In fact they were even more alone than the astronauts of today. That was bravery!

Here are some videos you may enjoy.
  




Here's a song about how emotionally close the men of these ships became. I often think about my old friend from 40 years ago who for some reason only sends me a Christmas card once a year but never keeps in touch the rest of the year no matter how much I try to write or phone him. It's a real mystery to me.



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  1. It is interesting how many people are called to sea.

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  2. thank you for very interesting posting dear John :)

    i agree that sailing in old times was just matter of faith in themselves and faith in who kept them save in water because bravery comes along only with these two things :)
    oh your friend sounds bit strange ,may be he is extremely introvert
    special thanks for songs i could not listen whole due to lack of time but i so loved them

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  3. It is quite fascinating how they did it!

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