13/03/2024
The year was 1978, a young cadet heading out on shore leave after a long shift on board an oil tanker berthed at West Quay 1 Madras Port. Eager to get off the boat and meet up with old friends at Stella Maris, he showered and stepped out with a spring in his step into the gloriously hot afternoon sun and passing the port Main gate, decided to cross the road....
The year was 1978, a young cadet heading out on shore leave after a long shift on board an oil tanker berthed at West Quay 1 Madras Port. Eager to get off the boat and meet up with old friends at S…