sidevalve, what an inspiring story of George Duffee's long walk home! Thank you for posting it. Despite his making light of the dangers and physical exertion of the journey it was clearly a challenge for all, escapers and guides alike. If anything it is the latter group that impresses most, for retribution would be visited not only upon them, but their families and acquaintances also, in that special inclusivity that was the hallmark of Nazi oppression.
The Dutch ship, of which he briefly posed as a drunken crew member, had me puzzled. Fair enough that it was bound for Gibraltar, but from Seville? 50 miles inland, shorley shome mistake? No, Wiki as ever set me right:-
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Seville is the only commercial river port of Spain, and the only inland city in the country where cruise ships can arrive in the historical centre. On 21 August 2012, the Muelle de las Delicias, controlled by the Port Authority of Seville, hosted the cruise ship Azamara Journey for two days, the largest ship ever to visit the town. This vessel belongs to the shipping company Royal Caribbean and can accommodate up to 700 passengers.
So much to learn, so little time...