Picton Castle - 10 years later

Walked on the decks of Picton Castle today.  It’s been years…  ten years in fact, since I last set foot on her decks.  It was an interesting experience.  Dan is the only person on board that was there when I was on board.  The ship was much the same, and yet, much changed in the small details.  Parts of the ship had been painted different colors, the blocks had been replaced by ornately carved blocks.  Other differences too.  The stove is now diesel fired, rather than coal, the engine room is cleaner than ever before, (but the engine still leaks oil in all the same places.)

I looked longingly at the ship, knowing that I am not likely to get a chance to sail on her again.  Certainly not around the world again.

Posted on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:48:06 -0700 in
Picton Castle • Sailing
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