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The original Seven Seas named by Medieval Arabic geographers included the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, South China Sea, Bay of Bengal, Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. During WW II the author sailed on the seven ocean seas, the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and the Southern oceans, and the Mediterranean and Red seas. This story chronologically logs his voyages, and describes the countries and islands visited, with historical references. In addition to wartime experiences, the author also relates humorous incidents and the occasional romantic interludes between voyages.

A native of Mobile, AL, the author is a graduate of the U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corp, Class of 1940, and attended Tulane University. He is a Master Mariner, Any Tonnage, Any Oceans. During WW II he served as an officer and Master of cargo and troop ships, participating in major military campaigns. Postwar, he was Manager of Delta Line's' services in Argentina, Brazil, West Africa and Europe, and served as President of Delta Steamship Lines, Inc., New Orleans, from 1959 to 1979. Capt. Clark also served as a Director of the Panama Canal Commission and as National Vice Chairman of the Council of the Americas. He and his wife, Sandra, reside in Pass Christian, MS.