The tides were running smoothly and the sun, shining through clouds, spread a soft golden mist across the Thames one morning last week. Phalanxes of gray commuters plodded across Tower Bridge toward offices in the City, all but ignoring the busy river. For those who did glance aside, there was a surprise: an impeccably uniformed Royal Navy officer was walking on the Thames.
From a nearby navy minesweeper came a shout: "Where do you think you are? This isn't the Sea of Galilee." That sort of humor no longer bothers bearded Sub-Lieutenant Alan Hogarth, 33, a supply officer currently stationed near London....
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