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These photos were sent to the LOG by Lloyd “Doug” Richardson, 82, the oldest active Seafarer in the SIU. He is registered for employment in the port of Norfolk, Va. The photos were taken in 1948 aboard the Anna Dickinson, which was en route to Korea. Richardson has been sailing for 67 years, having begun his career at 15 aboard tugs and barges hauling coal along the East Coast. His deep sea career commenced when he was 22 years old, sailing as an OS aboard the Alexander G. Bell. His last tour of duty was as an AB aboard the SPC5 Eric G. Gibson.
When asked what prompted him to go to sea, Richardson replied, “I love the water.” When asked why he continues to sail, he said, “It’s all I know.” 
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