| CAPTAIN'S
LOG
Today we are more aware
of how challenging life at sea can be.
Captain Wade has taken
ill and upon the advice of Dr. Andy Iverson the ship diverted to the
nearest port, to provide the captain with additional medical care.
So we proceeded north and
at 1118 dropped the anchor in Siracusa, Sicily.
Upon anchoring in the
harbor the State Of Maine was met by an Italian medical team.
The students and the ship’s crew did a masterful job of transporting
Capt. Wade to the waiting boat.
Dr. Iverson went with
Capt. Wade to insure that he was properly attended to ashore. We are
not certain what his illness is or to what extent he will require
treatment. However we are sure that at the time of departure he was
in stable condition and is currently receiving the best medical help
available.
Chief Mate Brandon McAvoy
has assumed command of the State Of Maine for the duration of
the cruise and is committed to the safety and well-being of all
aboard.
Although the cruise will
continue we may be required to stay at anchor for over 24 hours or
until a proper medical assessment can be made and that Captain Wade
has the support of his family with him.
It has been decided that
due to this delay we will omit Odessa from our schedule, and are
currently looking into the possibility of an alternative port of
call.
We send our prayers to
Larry and his family for a full and speedy recovery and support
Captain McAvoy in his new role as Master. We are very fortunate to
have someone so familiar with the ship and well qualified to step in
under these unfortunate circumstances.
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