Well funny old thing, their Lordships have decided that I've spent too much time alongside again so I'm off to sea again! But this time it's a trip to see all the ports and places you hear about in shanties. The Eastern seaboard of the USA, Valipriso, Terra del Feugo, and Cape Horn! I'll try to keep you in touch if you want, but most images will be on the HMS SOUTHAMPTON website. See you in six weeks!(Hopefully!)

Wassail!! Chris.

Ps. Jack is coming too! Pass the rum!................