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Voyage Diary From The Thorsgaard Aboard A Freighter
Thirteen passengers aboard the freighter Thorsgaard describe a delayed departure from Los Angeles bound for Tahiti. They detail shipboard life with deluxe passenger accommodations, a mix of meals, and walks along Wilmington and San Pedro piers. The writer notes cargo delays, past voyages, and plans to post updates after a ten day, four thousand mile voyage toward French Oceana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorsgaard
Tahiti
Los Angeles
South Sea Islands
Calcutta
Oronsay
America
Wilmington
San Pedro
Phillipine Corregador
French Oceana
Tropics
San Francisco