He is going to jion becusae he is 18 know and he has to go to the military service. He seling the Atlantic Ocean ti takes teo weeks they are going to China. He helps out on his Katie's farm as a boy had prepared .Luke for hard work but no not for the dangers at sea. Luke also toured an excavated castle in crete and marveled at Panama Canal on his way to China.

Bales of hay and bags of oats had to be pulled up from the lower holdsof the ship. Stalls had to be cleaned. One rainy night after makeing his hourly report to. The captain the slid down a slippery ladder on his backside. Table-tennis tournaments ,fencing,boxing,reading,whittling, and games also helped pass the time.

But being a Seagoing Cowboy was much more than an abventure for Luke Bomberger. It opened up tho world to him. he is grateful for the opportunity. It made him more aware of people of other countries and their needs. And that awareness stayed with him leading his family to host a number of international students and exchange visitors for many years.