Edmond Leon Mandin

Ed was a most wonderful friend of my husband, Capatain Larry Gellerman. As such so did I become a friend to Ed. I will always treasure the last dinner Ed and I had together in December of this last year. I am sure Ed and Larry are together again sharing their sea stories and wonderful life sailing together.

With Love to you Ed, Pat Hartle

Although I never got to spend a lot of time with my Grandpa I knew deep down that he was a good guy.
I miss him a lot. I never thought that I'd miss him this much. I still cry every time I think about him. I just can't believe that he passed away. He seemed like the type of guy that was going to live into his late 90's or even longer. I know that it seemed like I really didn't like him when he was alive but I really did love him.
My favorite past time was going on his boat and going...

A true mentor, Captain Mandin loved to teach, and taught so well that those who learned from him never realised the extent of what was being imparted until they put the education into practice on their own commands.

I met Captain Ed Mandin through his old friend Captain Carl Larkin. I was blessed because Ed became my friend, too. He was a guest in my house where we laughed because we both had the same pattern of Noritake dishes. He hosted Carl and me in his condo on several occasions and shared his wisdom, humor, his love of music and some of his fascinating experiences in life with us. Getting to know him was a true gift and the memories of him will be with me always.

Captain Mandin loved ships and the people that sailed them. His favorite toast was one he learned while visiting a Soviet ship in Yokohama in the mid-70’s, “To the seaman of the world.”

Ed was one of the finest ship masters I have ever sailed with. He handled his ships with exceptional ability. He had a passionate belief that ships could sail safer with properly trained crews and equipped ships. He loved studying the weather and was the master of routing ships to avoid heavy...

I hope there is another existence after this life. I will look for Ed there.

I first sailed as chief mate with Ed on a Pacesetter. He was a revelation as a Ship Captain. He was open, humorous, conscientious, and very competent. He was politically informed and always happy to debate a point of view. He listened to you and your opinion.

Because those ships had two decks that were empty due to the government canceling the passenger subsidy, we used them for fun. We had a...

Shortly after joining APL I was assigned as Chief Mate with Captain Ed aboard the President Tyler. He taught me much on that voyage and over the years as our paths crossed many valuable lessons were learned.

My memory of Ed will persist.

I worked with Ed during my first job out of Kings Point in 1978. Our paths crossed again when I came ashore to work as an instructor at MITAGS. We worked on a number of projects over the years. He was a great seaman and human being. We are all better off having known him.

Captain "Ed" Mandin was the consumate seaman and also was a great union man and someone who had a firm grasp on the basics of life. He conducted himself as a gentleman in all respects and mentored many of us. He was slow to criticize and quick to complement. God...we will miss you Ed. May you be at the helm of a grant ship with the wind at your back. I consider myself very blessed to have shared time with the likes of you!!!