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Re: lv-ab: Married at sea?

From: Aerofoam* (no email)
Date: Thu Apr 05 2001 - 14:24:21 EDT

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    I know of someone on Orcas Island who does this occasionaly, he has a 60ft.
    mahogany schooner (he built 7 of them in the 50's) and he performs these
    ceremonies.

             Mark Mech

        www.aerofoam.com

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Lynn Brecka" <>
    To: <>
    Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 7:40 AM
    Subject: lv-ab: Married at sea?

    >
    > Probably slightly off-topic but it is a sincere enquiry. If anyone would
    > know, I'm guessing one of you listers will...
    >
    > Do ship's captains still marry people at sea? This couple feels that their
    > vows would be more meaningful if married at sea; they feel more of tie to
    > the waters than to some plastic chapel in Vegas or elsewhere. They want to
    > avoid aligning with any particular religion, but if it has to be a
    > chaplain, so be it, but a captain is preferred.
    >
    > No wedding party with a cast of hundreds, either. Just the "bride and
    > groom" and officiant, darn limited others, if any.
    >
    > Any information appreciated.
    > -LYNN
    >
    >
    >
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