Another American ship was in port, a nonunion ship. And they crew just happened to be hanging out at the Oasis.
Author: Robert Rush
I am a Merchant Mariner towards the end of his rope. I have lived the life of a Seaman for 40 years between 1975 and 2015. These are my stories. Would I do it all over again? Probably.
Red Headed Step Child
If a kid wants to go out to sea, the Navy is a far better choice. I was 16 years old when I got my Seaman’s Documents.I would not change a thing given a chance.
Sharon and the Rouge River
I changed my mind about going back ashore that night. We left the next morning, and I never looked back on River Rouge.
Yellowstone, The Mohawk, and The Straits of Gibraltar
That morning as I climbed on board the ship from the launch, it wasn’t 20 minutes later when the captain ordered everyone on deck with their lifejackets on.
LAX Confidential (A brush with the Feds)
Two plainclothesmen, Federal DEA agents swore that I looked like someone’s brother, and can they please check my luggage.
Fire in the Yukon
Just when I thought of reaching up is when the explosion took place. Some of the crew members say there were two explosions.
