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How to Avoid Huge Ships Paperback – January 1, 1993
- Print length112 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCornell Maritime Pr/Tidewater Pub
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1993
- Dimensions6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
- ISBN-100870334336
- ISBN-13978-0870334337
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- Publisher : Cornell Maritime Pr/Tidewater Pub; 2nd edition (January 1, 1993)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 112 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0870334336
- ISBN-13 : 978-0870334337
- Item Weight : 7 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,776,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,344 in Boating (Books)
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Should you doubt the need for this book in your library of nautical tomes, look no further than this review for affirmation that this is a must have for any seafarer. So much so that when I was looking for a gift for my bride on the one year anniversary of our nuptials, I chose this book to fulfill the gift of paper.
Happy Anniversary, Baby!!
About halfway through the book, I was shaking with the terror of anticipating an interaction with a ship larger than my own. My wife and oldest son felt the same way, even though they had only read the introduction. It was time to take action. I canceled our vacation plans and sabotaged Uncle Tom's fishing boat so that he wouldn't have to test the fate of his own life either. At this point, I thought I was safe so I discontinued my study of the book. I couldn't have been more wrong.
The very next week, there was a severe flood caused by an Atlantic Hurricane. I was out in the office, when suddenly out the window in the distance I saw it. A behemoth of a maritime watercraft in the distance, making its way to our humble Mississippi town. The barge was headed straight for my home! I tried to call my wife to warn her, but it was too late.
Needless to say, I should have taken this book more seriously. If so, I could've avoided the catastrophe that took place. Let all hear my tragic tale and learn from my mistakes.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
It is hard to find love when you are very large. There are not many other compatible ships. Everyone says that the Mediterranean or the West Indies are the best places for finding that special ship. The problem is that I am too large for the Panama and Suez canals, so I am mostly limited to the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. (Although I did go to Oregon USA once).
My ideal partner would be either an aircraft carrier or the very largest of container ships. I am not choosy about nationality, but I do like good hygiene; I have the best environmentally friendly anti-fouling paint, and appreciate that in others. I have a good sense of humour, my foghorn is very deep and can be heard at over 20 miles and has an ironic note to it.
I am so hoping that someone here can help me find that special ship. I have tried dating smaller ships, but they never appreciate the qualities of steady progress and keeping a straight line in even the largest seas. I have tried tug boats, they are wonderful and look after my physical needs in port, but I am really looking for a ship I can connect with on an emotional level on the open seas.

















