 Arthur Kimberly, later associated with the brigantine "Romance", became chief mate aboard "Guinevere" after graduation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and finishing war service as an officer on oil tankers.At the time "Guinevere" was engaged as a trading vessel with cargo of sugar and occasional contraband (cigarettes are mentioned) to the Mediterranean.Despite his affection for the vessel the smuggling was the cause for his leaving while in the Mediterranean.