Luke became a Sea Cowboy because he can take care of the horses,young cows,and mules that where shipped overseas. So Luke and Don signed up. Luke turned 18 before arriving in greece. Luke Bumberger had 2-part time jobs. Luke's life changed soon arter he got out of high school graduation.

In August they recived orders to report to New Orleans. In August they arrived when the Pacific war eneded. In 1947 Luke made nine trips. Luke just noticed that he was on the cattle-boat trip. W.Wooster, headed for Greece-with a cargo of 335 horses.

It took about two weeks to cross the Atlantic Oceanfrom eastern coast of the United States and a mouth to get to china. They had to get fed and watered two to three times a day. Bales of hay and bags of oats had to be pulled up fromthe lower holds of the ship. Stalls had to be claened. Luke also found time to have fun on board,especially on return trips after the animals had been unloaded. Cowboys played baseball and volleyball games in the empty holds where animals had been housed. Table-tennis tournaments,rencing,boxing,reading,and games also helped pass the time.

But being a Seagoing Cowboy was much more than an advance for Luke Bomberger. It opened up the world to him. I'm grateful for the opportunity," he says. And that awareness stayed with him,leading his family to host a number of international students and exchange vistitor for many years.