Some of his more famous self-proclamations:

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Have you ever transited the Panama Canal? I have.
Have you owned more than 20 boats in your lifetime? I have.
Have you ever sailed large boats competitively? I have.
Have you ever been hundreds of miles from land in a powerboat
under your command? I have.
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Who could this brave man be?

The Shadow knows!

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John H.