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Se, aie = ee Dear Sir: Well, here we are in Buenos Aires! I am proud that you gave me this opportunity to prove my worth. The first time they gave me the responsibility of steering the ship all the officers, including the Captain, were present. It only took them a short time to learn the best adjustments for me. They have all commented on her as being a hard ship to handle but, by always being alert and never letting her “get away” from me I have found her very easy to steer. And, could you believe it! This ship has found .2 of a knot in her that she never knew she had, and only because I was careful not to use a degree more of rudder than was absolutely necessary to hold her accurately to the course. The accompanying sketch was done by one of our mates. He sketched this when they were all watching me start my first trick at the wheel. I will write you again after we have completed the next leg of our voyage. Yours to command. CAdaress Sperry Gyvo Pilot SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO., Ine. Manhattan Bridge Plaza Brooklyn, New York 92 MARINE REVIEW—March, 1930 |