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USS Sea Tiger · 11-17-06, 11:27 PM

Read it about 4 times now, Learn something new each time

Most of all,, prior to reading this, as a kid, I was always more interested in the air war and was always in trouble. I had read nothing of the U-boats or sea for that matter. While In Juvi hall for some stupid things a councler gave me this very book,

His writings mesmerized me with the sea,, and started my life on a whole new venture. I changed my life style so that I could someday go to sea. I joined the military, Army,, but the draw of the Sea was too strong, and I shifted to the Coast Guard after 6 years, Ironically my first ship, CGC Ingham had Sunk U-626 during WWII. I served and then retired with 16 years sea time.
Now, I am 44, working for the Coast Guard as a Civilian,, as a search and rescue Coord for Texas and La waters.
All because a friend gave me this volume and it changed my life forever. Funny how something so seemingly minor as giving a book, and reading anothers life can so drastically alter your own and set your life in a different path.

I only wish that I could have met this gentleman,, and told him how his book altered mine, and set me on a sucessful path for life.

11-17-06, 11:27 PM	#4
USS Sea Tiger XO Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 425 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I have had thi book since about 1977 Read it about 4 times now, Learn something new each time Most of all,, prior to reading this, as a kid, I was always more interested in the air war and was always in trouble. I had read nothing of the U-boats or sea for that matter. While In Juvi hall for some stupid things a councler gave me this very book, His writings mesmerized me with the sea,, and started my life on a whole new venture. I changed my life style so that I could someday go to sea. I joined the military, Army,, but the draw of the Sea was too strong, and I shifted to the Coast Guard after 6 years, Ironically my first ship, CGC Ingham had Sunk U-626 during WWII. I served and then retired with 16 years sea time. Now, I am 44, working for the Coast Guard as a Civilian,, as a search and rescue Coord for Texas and La waters. All because a friend gave me this volume and it changed my life forever. Funny how something so seemingly minor as giving a book, and reading anothers life can so drastically alter your own and set your life in a different path. I only wish that I could have met this gentleman,, and told him how his book altered mine, and set me on a sucessful path for life.