Sam Lynn asked Harry Nicholson:

Harry, I've been reading the first of your trilogy, The Best of Days. I purchased the other 2 books of the series as well. I love your writing. Having worked in the industry for over 40 years in the U.S. (shoreside in port operations and customer service), your writing brings back memories. My first job was with Marchessini Lines, which had 3 beautiful ex-Brocklebank ships. What was your favorite ship? Thanks.

Harry Nicholson Hello, Sam. Thanks for making contact. It is a rare and precious event to hear from a reader.
A good question you ask - it makes me think more deeply. My favourite ship was SS Mahanada that I joined in January 1957. I did 12 months and two voyages on her. She was wartime built, but as comfortable as an old slipper. A happy ship, I was told she had a ghost, but I never encountered it - even so, going on watch in the small hours could be creepy... just the hiss of the sea and the slow creak of rivets as I climbed the ladder to the wireless room. A ship of good comrades.

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