I did 2 cruises. First was 9 months 29 days, one line period on GONZO was 111 days.

Author: Frankx (6541 Posts - Joined: Aug 23, 2017)

Posted at 4:13 pm on Aug 14, 2026

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We were headed home with stops in Thailand, PI and Hawaii. Uss Ranger caught on fire so we turned around and relieved them for another 65 days in GONZO again for over 65 days then hit PI and Hawaii on the way home. I survived
Second cruise was over 9 months because of 2 line periods on GONZO of over 65 days a pop. Then again on way home Kitty Hawk lost steering, major hydraulic issues so again… turned around and relieved them for quite a while before returning home to YOKOSUKA, again I survived.
I am still friends with about 10 fellow ship mates and we all say… what a great experience to overcome and adapt.
Great life lesson for in between the ears.

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