Manson used to call the Seattle MEBA hall for short term relief engineers. I did that a few times on the Newport when it was dredging the Columbia Bar. The company was outstanding, the food (especially the fresh crab that came straight out of the hopper!) was equally outstanding. I was hard work but not overwhelming, the accomodation was nothing to brag about but anyone who expects resort level lodging on a dredge is delusional anyway. Short version, I really enjoyed the work and the people.
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