Captain's Log

6/3/2007

It is with extreme sadness that I write the Captain’s Log today.  During a recreational hiking and swimming tour north of Da Nang, Cadet Ben Daviscourt was involved in a fatal accident.  The entire crew of the Golden Bear is devastated and filled with sadness.   

The family has been notified and every effort is being made to provide support in this extremely difficult time.  While the ship was required to depart Vietnam this morning due to the expiration of our diplomatic clearance, we left behind our Vice President of Finance to be our on-the-ground representative in Vietnam.  He is being assisted by the U. S Consul General and the U. S. Embassy, our ship’s agent, and Assist America, our repatriation insurance company.  It is the family’s request that the remains be returned home as soon as possible.   

Please join with the ships crew in your expressions of sympathy to the family. 

While Vietnam proved to be a very interesting visit for almost everyone, this event has dampened the entire mood of the vessel.   

Captain John Keever

Joined the GOLDEN BEAR in Da Nang June 2, 2007