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Monthly Archives: October 2009
The Temple (Third Book in the Sir Sidney Smith Series) by Tom Grundner
There have been hundreds of novels written about dashing Royal Navy ships’ captains who bear a striking resemblance to Lord Cochrane. The resemblance and family history are most obvious in Jack Aubrey and Horatio Hornblower, but a dozen or so … Continue reading
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Sailors’ and Fishermans’ Superstitions
Martin Evans on the Marine History List posted a collection of sailors’ superstitions from the current issue of “Fishing Boats”.
Rich Men’s Toys – Battleships, Helipads & Submarines
The mega-yachts of the Russian billionaires grow ever larger, more elaborate, and, of course, ever more expensive. Roman Abramovich’s new yacht Eclipse will be the world’s largest yacht, at 557 feet (170 meters), eclipsing, so to speak, the the 525-foot luxury yacht owned … Continue reading
Lars Henning Hansen – Master Rigger
I just read that Lars Hansen died the day before yesterday in a nursing home in Florida. He was 86. For three decades he had been the master rigger of the historic vessels of the South Street Seaport until he suffered … Continue reading
Update: Tall Ship Soren Larsen – Repairs after Surviving a Rogue Wave
Last May, we posted about the Tall Ship Soren Larsen’s new season of voyages - Tall ship Soren Larsen – Pearls of the Pacific, Voyages across the South Seas 2009. Unfortunately, the ship was hit by a rogue wave on the 1st … Continue reading
Setting Full Sail Toward the 20th Century
The American Museum of Folk Art in New York has a new exhibit - Thomas Chambers (1808-1869): American Marine and Landscape Painter. His paintings have been described as having an “entrancing, slightly demonic style … neither strictly realist nor naïve, they … Continue reading
Navy Chiefs Support Women Serving on Subs
Let women work on subs, Navy secretary says Women should be allowed to serve aboard submarines, and the Navy is “moving out aggressively” to make it happen, according to the service’s top civilian. “I believe women should have every opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen, navy, submarines, women
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The Mystery of the Mahogany Ship
Thanks to Dick and Ben Kooyman for passing along this intriguing account of a new search for the legendary “Mahogany ship” which, if found, may rewrite Australian history. The Mahogany ship is said to be buried beneath the sand in the … Continue reading
Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Armstrong Bay, Australia, Mahogany Ship, Peter Christopher, Victoria
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