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On the first night out the Wilhelmina headed into a storm. If you have ever had the misfortune to encounter a storm in the Orient you know the import of this statement. [William Peter Van Renssalaer] and I had dined with the Skipper and had sat late over the flowing bowl. Van had become quite drunk...

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Published inLeatherneck (pre-1998) Vol. 9; no. 7; p. 11
Main Author Nolan, Ray J
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Quantico Marine Corps Association 10.04.1926
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Van Renssalaer, William Peter
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Summary:On the first night out the Wilhelmina headed into a storm. If you have ever had the misfortune to encounter a storm in the Orient you know the import of this statement. [William Peter Van Renssalaer] and I had dined with the Skipper and had sat late over the flowing bowl. Van had become quite drunk and insisted on playing rummy. The table was weighted at the bottom and hung on an axle which permitted it to remain upright in spite of the constant rolling and pitching of the ship.
ISSN:0023-981X