They are purposely kept general so that the shipmates will have the thrill of discovering, with the Captain, the enchantment of the sea, the ship, and the waterways of the world. May every letter from your Captain produce super-excited shipmates ashore. Please appreciate the efforts of the Captain, officers, and passengers who write to you. The Captain of your vessel is an extremely busy person and is giving his free time to participate with you. Please respond to each correspondence promptly and appreciatively.
Mail plays an important role to the ship's morale when at sea.
Please post your correspondence so that it arrives at the ship's port of call, prior to the ship's arrival. Please request the ship's itinerary from the Captain, so that you can stay ahead of the vessel with mail. Teachers should also proof all students' letters and eliminate duplicate questions. Captains like questions. It makes his letters with the answers more interesting.