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DSR Oalkand
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Uploaded: 03/23/14 7:06 AM GMT
DSR Oalkand
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I was captain on the "DSR Oakland" in 1989 and again in 1991. This container vessel was on charter to Senator Lines and had a very interesting route : Around the world in 87 days! We started from Bremerhaven (Germany) calling at North European ports, then through Suez canal to Ports in Far East, then on to ports on west coast U.S., then through Panama canal to ports on east coast and back to Europe.
We always had up to 12 passengers on board - U.S. citizens who boarded at Long Beach Ca. and disembarked there after one voyage around the world in 87 days. The cost for a double cabin at that time was $10,000/- and for a single cabin $6500/ for the round trip.-
This is the second time I have posted a photo of one of my ships. The last time was here
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.Bleizmor
03/23/14 7:41 AM GMT
Very nice container ship Raj! Thank you for the explanation, good shot ...
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Next time you go...can you get me a 'single' berth....and a closed container for wor-lass!..preferably on the bottom pile!...~Chuckles~
You've had some great journey's mate!...Something I would have loved to do in my younger days!
You've had some great journey's mate!...Something I would have loved to do in my younger days!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
All stacked and stored,Shipshape and Bristol Fashion..Good one..R.
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Push the Button,Everything else is an afterthought....R.
Wow - the places you have seen in the world Raj! I'll bet there were no pirates back then. I recently watched the movie, 'Captain Phillips' and his encounter with Somali pirates. The world continues to change. Thanks for sharing, captain Raj.
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The thing that goes the farthest, towards making life worthwhile, it costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.
Aye Aye Captain Raj, I really thought that all the seawater has gone from your veins, but have my doubts now, lol.
Such an image makes my heart beats faster. Thanks for sharing it my friend.
Regards, Cornelius.
Such an image makes my heart beats faster. Thanks for sharing it my friend.
Regards, Cornelius.
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So did you visit with the passengers, Raj? Have dinner with them and all that?
Sounds like a great trip. How much time were you in port?
Thanks for sharing your experiences and ship.
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Sounds like a great trip. How much time were you in port?
Thanks for sharing your experiences and ship.
TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
That's quite a trip, Raj. Did you and the crew have any amount of time on shore at the different destinations?
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Now that's a Viewfinder FULL of SHIP. Grain Ship, now Container Ship. You are a Master Captain.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
This is such a good one and so close to your heart. What a experience that had to have been. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
That is quite a trip in 87 days , Raj .
I'll bet you have seen some beautiful and interesting sights . Sure is a beautiful ship .
I hope you post more of your sea days ... very interesting .
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Live Life ... like someone left the gate open .
You had a huge responsibility as captain Raj, & I'm sure you remember those days well. I find it incredible the cost of passage on a container ship, but hey if they're prepared to pay then so be it.
Great post thanks for sharing.
Great post thanks for sharing.
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The containers add some nice color to this old vessel...good shot, Raj...what adventures you once had!...were you also in the movie, lol...just kidding.
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Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have any film.
Great, I envy those 12 people. I took similar shots in Volos, Greece. I love boats. Thanks, Raj.
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Super shot of this cargo ship, it's just so amazing how much they can carry
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That must have been some trip...I bet you would have loved to stretch it out to more than 87 days..but then maybe not! LOL. Beautiful shot, Captain!
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