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When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?: 1971~1975

How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?: 4

Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?: Yes

Were you an Officer?: Yes

If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s): XO

Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.): Bermuda, Maine

Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?: No

Tabor graduation year:: 1975

College attended and year graduated:: SUNY Maritime College

Do you currently work in the maritime field?: Yes

Current Occupation:: Shipmaster with Maersk

Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?: To long ago

Do you own currently own a boat?: Sabre 30

Favorite Tabor Boy moment: The entire four years sailing Tabor Boy.

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At 8:50pm on April 30th, 2008, Matt Twomey '79 said…: Jim: Yes: MSC is a tremendous opportunity. My Master's ticket is still tiny (100 Tons NC) but I am in the final months of the full 1,080 days of sea time on vessels of over 200 tons to achieve 3/O AGT. My MMD now reads AB Unlimited, but USCG will have over 1,815 days of sea time documented in my file going back to the 1970's before they will give me 3/O. No Matter. I am healthy and have my liberty. I correct charts and am at the wheel whenever we are unreping. I got that new $10K HP printer working printing full size charts downloaded in a PDF format from The Geospacial website, so I can see where that system will be going by the time that I make 2/O. Most people on board think that I am a spook. Thanks again for your interest though. I am really going to enjoy kicking these studies in the teeth. It is a great industry, as long as you can take it for what it is, and schedule your own commitment. MSC is all consuming, so people get worn out at about the 10 year mark, unless they are really crazy. fortunately you only need 10 years to beat the licensing requirements to death! Cheers. Matt

At 4:26pm on April 23rd, 2008, Peter A. Mello said…: Friday night would be great. How about 6 pm at our place 12 Water Street. Bob and Becky Glover will probably join us and we'll go to the Kinsale Inn, across the street or Turk's Seafood and Sushi.

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At 9:21pm on April 18th, 2008, Peter A. Mello said…: Hey Jim;

Hope all's well. I know, I know, I owe you a call.

Make connections and promote all you want. Maybe they want to be come a sponsor? ;-)

Have you checked out my other great wastes of time: Sea-Fever blog and Messing About In Ships podcast. Wanna be a guest sometime?

How about you and Besty coming to Mattapoisett soon to have dinner with Bob and Becky Glover and Jenny and me?

Fair Winds,
Peter

At 7:40pm on April 18th, 2008, Matt Twomey '79 said…: Well thanks for the shout Jim. I'm glad to know that you are out here too. I am just having a blast with this MSC shuffle since I have only recently turned pro, and as a hawespiper I ace exams only as my seatime allows, so MSC provides me with an insane schedule which allows me to beat down all of the USCG requirements. I have a 7 month deployment coming up...I am in Dry dock right now. The attached picture was taken 36 hours ago. Matt

At 6:44pm on April 15th, 2008, Dave Williams said…: Hi Jim,
How are things? This is a great site. Jim Potdevin put 120 pics on it. I am looking forward to my 35'th this year. Too bad they don't mix up the years that are close together instead of 5 years apart. Never get to see people before and after us.

At 7:31am on April 5th, 2008, Cameron Frothingham said…: Well, that's OK -- I forgot that you did too. Just one season for me, although now I wish it had been more. Life is great for me...Maine, boats, new baby...lots to be happy about. How are you doing?

At 9:50pm on April 4th, 2008, Peter A. Mello said…: Finally!!! Welcome aboard and thanks for joining!
You definitely take the award for best profile photo. You're the one on the let, right? ;-)
Hope all's well with you, Betsy and the kids.

At 8:57pm on April 4th, 2008, James Hutton said…: Jim,
Welcome aboard! I'm glad that you finally are back on terra firma so that you could join. If you can find time, please post some of your stories. I remember Cap telling a few involving you.
Best regards,
Jamie
xo-‘79

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