Memmories of a sea voyage.
By abroji
@abroji (3247)
India
May 12, 2007 12:30pm CST
We were in Singapore when I was a child. When I was ten years old my father took me and siblings to India. I remember our voyage by a steam ship SS Rajula to Madras (now Chennai). The year was 1958. At that time only the most rich could afford air travel. The voyage took nine days. Though I was only ten years then, I have some very vivid memories of that journy.
The ship was over crowded. The sea was calm, splendid. At one stage the ship was going through a canal like area. I expressed my exclamation and my father told me that it was the Malaka strait. I will never forget the breez that caused because of the cruising of the ship, and the splendidness of the sea. Now I feel it like a dream.
Ok friends. Now what is your experience with sea voyages?
Ever travelled by a ship?
Can you explain your experience if any?
Thank you.
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4 responses
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
13 May 07
That's a great memory and something to remember. I have never travelled by sea and I have nothing to share. You know what? You're my best Mylot friend in terms of discussions and response. Most especially response. Thanks and have a nice day.
@mariner68 (1276)
• India
12 May 07
thats nice to hear. I have been sailing in ships as an officer for the past 16 years. I have seen almost all the seas in the world, and have seen it in any state that one can imagine and even beyond.
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@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
13 May 07
That sounds like a lovely family trip! Glorious!
I have no sea voyage like that but we have been between Rosslare, Ireland and on to Roscoff in France, as well as the port in Normandy, I can't think of it now. They were grand adventures for the children, as we had cabins and bunks to sleep in, and the ships have so much entertainment. I simply liked sitting on the deck and looking for marine life.
I much prefer sailing to airflight!
