Sea stories: true adventures of Great Lakes freighter captain, Richard Metz

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Captain Metz was a Great Lakes captain for 30 years. He experienced wild weather, close calls, near misses, and events that can only be described as "unimaginable." He has incredible sea stories to tell, and now they are yours to enjoy. Take an entertaining look at life aboard a variety of Great Lakes ships. Read the triumphs, the struggles, and the secrets of a captain's life in 30 compelling true tales. Plus, you'll be fascinated by the histories and full-color photographs of the ships themselves, as well as a few amazing stories of wreck diving and ships that didn't make it. If you're a history buff, a Great Lakes enthusiast, a ship watcher, or a fan of a good yarn, Sea Stories is for you! Introduction:How It Used to BeMapGreenhornMoving UpSteering by the StarsNever Forget the WoodrushWrong Side of the BuoyMe? A Tugboat Captain?Are You Trying to Kill Us?Across the BorderNovember 10, 1975Aboard the HeimbeckerMy First Ship as CaptainThe Longest TripNew Captain, Old Ship, November GalesA Short TootSilent NightShore LeavesS.S. Judith M. PiersonBeating the StormMake Love to That North ShoreBecoming a Willowglen-erRelief CaptainFull AsternThe AnchorThe CadetFirst in Port, Twice in a YearTime to Let Go the AnchorGlossaryNautical DirectionsAsk the CaptainCaptain Metz's ShipsRanks AboardGreat Lakes VesselsAbout the Author