"As a cabin boy on a Norwegian sailing ship I earned five kronen a week in addition to my keep"
- Fritz Sauckel
About this Quote
Fritz Sauckel was a German political leader and Nazi leader during World War II. This quote is from his memoir, in which he recounts his experiences as a boy. In this quote, he is describing his time as a cabin kid on a Norwegian cruising ship. This was likely a formative experience for him, as it was his first task and also he was able to earn money for the first time. He made 5 kronen a week, which was a substantial quantity of money for a boy in the very early 1900s. In addition to his wages, he was likewise given with food and also lodging, which was an excellent benefit. This quote shows that Sauckel was a hardworking and also ambitious young man, and also it is likely that this experience helped shape his later occupation.
This quote is written / told by Fritz Sauckel between October 27, 1894 and October 16, 1946. He was a famous Soldier from Germany.
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