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The
Captain's Log, Around the World with Cruise Captain Hans Mateboer
is the title of a new book with a collection of Mateboer's stories of
funny happenings onboard. His articles have also been published regularly
in the Cruise Industry News Quarterly since 1999.
"A
cruise ship can be compared to a small floating city, and everything
that happens there, happens on a ship as well . . . and more," according
to Mateboer, who claims that he did not make up the stories.
The
book is a picture of his life, he said, and undoubtedly of many others
who have spent considerable time at sea. The difference is that he can
see humor in what most of us may view as ordinary, everyday events.
Mateboer
who hails from the Netherlands, wanted to become a captain since he
was a boy and first went to sea at the age of 19. During his career
he has sailed under Dutch, Danish, British and Bahamian flag on many
different types of ships. He is presently serving with Holland America
Line.
He
met his wife Lisa onboard and they live in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The
231-page paperback is $16.95 plus $2.50 for shipping and handling.
Books
can be ordered directly from Hans Mateboer at 6410 Wakehurst Road, Charlotte,
NC 28226. Payment can be made by check payable to Hans Mateboer and
with the envelope marked "book order." Payment can also be made by Paypal
to
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. Customers outside the U.S. should
inquire about shipment costs.
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