[thecodont]

I read a while ago that once entering the Suez two local pilots take over. THe actual crew do not pilot ships through the canal. At least that’s the rules. Followed this time? Who knows.

Sounds right to me, I understand cargo ships entering San Francisco Bay must be boarded and guided by local pilots as well.

[bagster]

Sounds right to me, I understand cargo ships entering San Francisco Bay must be boarded and guided by local pilots as well.

John Blackthorne was not the captain of the Erasmus. He was the pilot, a more lofty position.

The Japanese called him 'Anjin-san' or 'Anjin-sama' when he earned more respect.

Anjin meaning 'pilot' in Japanese.

Now you know the rest of the story, in case you were wondering why plane flying guys were steering water boats.

(excuse me for cutting into your turf, Lone Palm)

[little jeremiah]

Just remembered - when the “naughty pattern” made by pilot/s (whoever he/they were), reed who is a member here (I canNOT remember the letter/number after his name) said that the pattern was not abnormal for such ship maneuvers.

Maybe those who know can chime in.

[rodguy911]

nahhhh here's what happened: