Update M.V.Rossetti 3.

obtained by swimming to the island. Would I be smashed against the rocks? Naturally there would be more food for more fish. Would I be entering a shark haven?

  I had seen little of fish, only one large one which was chasing something else and some small flying fish. Sea birds distracted me from swimming by taking dives at my head. On the second day I paid them little mind but I started hoping that one would fly close enough so that I could grab it and obtain some nourishment. Once I did grab hold of a tiny reed and although I chewed upon it, it was dried out and a disappointment.

  After seeing maybe ten or eleven ships during my time in the water and waving and yelling in vain, the most I was hoping for was to catch hold of a piece of dunnage or garbage which I could hold onto for a rest. No doubt that there were ships which passed which I didn't see because there were some which I did see only after having my head in the water and hearing some vibrations which was the case with mv Rossetti.

  The mv Rossetti was overtaking me and I didn't even know it until my head went under water and I felt the vibrations. Looking up it was right on my starboard beam. I saved my sore arms until I was up on a crest. She was the closest of any, about half a mile, and I could easily make out her name. She passed me by quickly and soon grew small on the horizon. I felt disappointed but decided to swim towards her wake to search for something afloat. After some time I was able to look west and to my amazement I saw the Rossetti's port side. When her bow turned towards me I knew that I had been spotted.

  She stopped; I estimated about two miles to the southwest of me. By ducking my head under and putting my knees against my chest, held by one arm, I could wave the other arm towards the ship without swallowing much water. This along with screaming helped somewhat I think in my rescue. A motor driven lifeboat was launched from their starboard side and I was soon located and pulled in out of the water. I was not only gladdened but surprised at the speed and efficiency of my rescue.

  To Master John Parsloe, the Officers and Crew of the London registered mv Rossetti I owe my life. To them I also thank for their wonderful care, hospitality and uplifting spirit during my stay on board the Rossetti. To Ordinary Seaman 'Peanute' Procyk who heard, saw and reported me I am forever thankful.

  In Incheon, Korea I was placed in the care of the Tong Jin Shipping Agency, spending five days in a hospital there treated for exposure then flown to my home.

  I will never forget you my brothers. If you should venture west you will have a home and hospitality.

  My warmest appreciation,

  Dave Goldberg