My great grandfather, Carl Andersen, started his career as a junior seaman just after his confirmation at age 15. Born in 1856, Carl needed a livelihood because he was the youngest son and would not inherit land. His first voyage out of his hometown of Grimstad was in 1871. In the past, some men in the Andersen family owned or sailed on ships. His father, Anders Kittelsen, had been a ship’s...
