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On land or ship, port chaplains offer comfort to seafarers of the world

  • Written by Wendy Cadge, Professor of Sociology and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Brandeis University
imagePort chaplains provide much-needed services for those who make their living at sea.Randall Armor, CC BY-NC-ND

Boston celebrated its maritime heritage in June by welcoming tall ships from around the world into Boston Harbor for the celebratory event, Sail Boston. Thousands of people visited the magnificent vessels at anchor to learn about...

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