The waves blasted against the hull
the wind howled and hissed,
forcing the man to turn away
He looks out towards the rolling hills of blue and white
knowing that this would be his last time
he whispers into the wind
Without another thought or wish
he stands at attention
wishing the best to his men
and leaving the love of his life
to give him her final embrace.
This reminds me of climactic scene in "Glory".