From Majuro to Ebon on the Rebuuk Ae

[@douglaswest5735]

Great video Alex. I was a Peace Corps volunteer on Ebon Atoll from 1973 to 1975. I worked as a Coop Business Advisor. I may still be famous there because we constructed a copra warehouse for the coop and named it The Doug West Memorial Copra Warehouse. This field trip ship looks very nice (but very similar) to the numerous field trip ships that I traveled on, e.g. the Ralik Ratak, the Militobi, the Truk Islander, MS Robert DeBroom, and others. In those years there was no airport, no electricity or running water, no internet - NO NOTHING. So the arrival of a field trip ship every three or four months with supplies for the coop, and personal mail, was always an exciting day - you knew the ship had arrived when you heard numerous shouts of “Jail Ho (sail ho). I was on certain trips to Ebon that took as long as two weeks to get there with stops in Kwajalein, Lib, Namu, Alinglaplap, and the usual stops at Jaluit, Kili and Namdrik. This video is an accurate depiction of a field trip in the Marshalls. The ships were typically tramp-steamers with little comfort, often breaking down while at sea, drifting until repaired. It was always so good to get off the boat and get food and a shower. I worked in Laura Village in Majuro during my third year in the PC. Spent another 8 years in Majuro from 2008 to 2016 working in the Jehovah’s Witness ministry (Ri Kannaan Ro an Jeoava). Currently living in Salem, Oregon; there are many Marshallese people living here. Thanks for the video, Doug (6/18/2023)

[@alexgrappler]

Thank you, Doug, for your interesting comment. It is a very special feeling to be at a place so remote. All the best to you

[@leclutch2329]

Wow! Thanks Alex for sharing your video. Am from Ebon and went there couple times. Great video!!! 🤙🏼

[@kintarouasigara]

I just know this video now, and very much like this. I was very much longing to go to Ebon island because my Grand Father and Mother died in there during WWII. I want to see more about Ebon and hope to go there some day to confirm traces My Grand Father and Mother.

[@alexgrappler]

It is a beautiful place but quite difficult to get to! I hope you'll be able to discover it yourself one day

[@ZedkahKinai]

Im just blown how you’re very well connected with the locals. God bless you brother. Thank you for your videos of the Marshall Islands and its lagoon and people. Hope you enjoyed your stay at Ebon :) ehe God bless you brother and thank you very much

[@alexgrappler]

Thank you for your comment. I loved my time on Ebon and I miss the people there. God bless you too

[@garyabji1341]

i am from the marshall islands, but not from ebon, been there once, i enjoy ur video, kommol tata Alex

[@ittuleeroy]

Good views. Nice shots. I've always wanted to see where I'm from. My grandmother is still alive in Ebon,. Hope someday I could go there to see Ebon. Grandma Nira this video makes me feel connected to you. You may be far away from us but I skill feel a close connection.

[@alexgrappler]

Hey Leeroy, Ebon is beautiful. I'm glad you like the video and I really hope you'll get the chance to visit the island and your grandmother there

[@wilferanungar6359]

Cruis. Pig. Wave. Typhoon Edx ymmv er 4

[@RiEbon70]

@ittuleeroy.....yeah our home island is very rich in history. Missionary discovered Marshall islands when they first arrived on Ebon. Some of the graveyards are still by the church in Rube.

[@georgesmp]

Nice slow vid. Enjoyed watching it and soak up the atmosphere.

[@reylorennij6061]

Vielen Dank for the great video. You're lucky you got to visit the first Church ever in the Marshall Islands, not alot of Ebonese can say that.

[@neilk.astrophotography7590]

Wonderful filming !

[@greenragi7775]

Nice Video buddy.... What is the Fruit you see along with Copra bags/sacks at 22:22 when unloading from the motor boat to the Ship ?

[@RiEbon70]

My home island, Ebon Atoll. @doughaswest5735, if I can remember, the copra warehouse was built on Mon Waktak weto? If I'm correct. I visited Ebon back in 1978 and 1979. I'm sure you remember Troy Barker? He was a peace corp during those years as well.

[@truemanv3428]

I am watching on 2020. Nice Vid!o

[@ratakchains4759]

17:44 home sweet home 🙂

[@tamdrikelcar9145]

Really enjoyed watching your video

[@alexgrappler]

Hello Tamdrik, I'm glad you liked it. All the best, Alex

[@donaldlangidrik2864]

then dnt watch

[@okomodeedee1423]

8:30 (when off-loading) Efff with safety...welcome to the outer islands....Oh and iakwe Alex komol tata for uploading this vid. Now I miss home.

[@yokweification]

Hi Alex! I'm from Ebon Atoll and missed that island and the friendly people there. Thanks for the vid :-)

[@alexgrappler]

Hello Christopher! Ebon is such a nice island, so clean and the grass so clean and the people so friendly. I am looking forward to my next visit. All the best, Alex

[@yokweification]

Are you in the states now? I am planning on visiting the island too

[@alexgrappler]

I am in Majuro

[@merselinabrown273]

Christopher Jacob v

[@leakaterina2705]

Maaf Mas Alex.kalau boleh Tau itu di Negara Mana.dan di propinsi mana.serta kabupaten mana...Pemandagan Indah skliiiii ...Z dari PAPUA.JAYAPURA

[@okomodeedee1423]

30:00 couldn't wait!!!

[@randykios1506]

I miss my island ebon atoll

[@garyabji1341]

i am from jaluit atoll

[@ihaveaname7885]

30:50 who else slapped their ear?

[@okomodeedee1423]

32:17 RUBBE!!! Mon church eo ej make wot too an bed

[@yolandlife]

Red shirt wow.ebwe an ilbok

[@larshelbert6610]

Minute 24:45. Immer alles kaputtmachen

[@nerk8725]

Soy el único que que habla español ✌️🖐🖐😍

[@DeepBlueSea692]

All them sailors think smoking is such a cool thing! ESP when they operating the winch or driving the dinghy’s.

[@onedown9936]

24:24 - 24:29 😂

[@micronesiangreatness]

Nalu_boyy I didn't see anything funny.Least they work for a living and contribute.

[@johnjoe5063]

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