Subject: Legacies
Name: Twilight
Time/Date: 01:09:40 11/03/98
Message:

Nothing built by man is more romantic than a tall ship. And nothing at sea is
more glorious than the sunrise and sunset, with sails full and a gentle, following
sea.
Until one has been there, it can not be fully comprehended. You and the ship
are one. You feel a bond with every one on board. People you have never met
are soon like family. You wonder why you never thought of living "before the
mast" when you were younger. New places, new faces, changes in latitude...
Nothing could be finer!
But if you could pry into the private thoughts of a seasoned crew, you would
likely hear tales that quickly change any lingering envy to total admiration.
Danger and, yes, death are part of the life of a sailor. It is'nt openly discussed,
but it is understood. It is also part of the romance of the sea.
The legacy of those who sail these tall ships is the continuation of their trade.
Their deeds are measured by their courage and their passion. Embrace their
visions! Honor their idealism! Their legacy continues as long as tall ships still
set sail.
Godspeed, crew of the Fantome and all those who have gone before you.