Monthly Archives: July 2009

Sailing on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald in New York Harbor

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Rick Spilman

A short video of sailing on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald in New York harbour. The A. J. Meerwald is a Delaware Bay oyster schooner launched in 1928. Sailing on the Schooner A.J. Meerwald in New York Harbour

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Captains Contentious: The Dysfunctional Sons of the Brine – A Review

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rick Spilman

Louis Arthur Norton’s book Captains Contentious – The Dysfunctional Sons of the Brine is an entertaining reminder that history is finally about individuals, dedicated to the causes in which they believe, as well as serving their own needs and obsessions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Newbooks, Reviews, Seastories | Leave a comment