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John Quigley - Leading Hand
Time spent at sea:
5 years.
John
Ships sailed on:
STS Young Endeavour, MS Svanen, HMAV Bounty, Schooner Esprite, Eye of the Wind, US Brig Niagara, clipper Wavetree and gaff ketch Jens Krogg.
Why are you embarking on the Duyfken Voyagie?
Because it's going to be an amazing adventure.
How do you cope with life aboard a small ship such as Duyfken?
Perfectly, I hate crowds.

What is the most unusual item in your sea chest?
An astrolabe.

How will you cope with the primitive conditions aboard?
Ugh.
What do you find is the most difficult aspect of sailing aboard Duyfken?
Maintaining natural fibre rigging.
What do you think will be the highlight of the voyage?
Sailing into Amsterdam.

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