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Monthly Archives: January 2011
The Strange Case of the Dutch Ship Leopard – Missing Crew, Arms Cargo Intact
This story is a few days old, but remains strange and disturbing. The Dutch coaster Leopard, carrying a cargo of weapons, was reported to have been hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Oman last week, but when a Turkish naval … Continue reading
“Hasan Reis” sinks, 22 Afghan immigrants die near Corfu
Grim news. Late Saturday night, the wooden vessel Hasan Reis in the Mediterranean, carrying over 260 passengers, reported to be illegal immigrants from Afghanistan, began to leak in heavy seas and subsequently sank. The Dutch ship Momentum Scan rescued the survivors … Continue reading
A Pier for Historic Ships on the Hudson?
The Hudson river docks in New York harbor were once elegant terminals that greeted the arrival of passenger ships in the 1900s. Several were designed by the same architects that designed New York’s Grand Central Station. By the 70s, when … Continue reading
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Tagged historic vessels, Hudson River Park Trust, Pier 25
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How to Photograph a Whale
Some absolutely wonderful photography and video as photographer Lisa Denning talks about her process of making pictures of humpback whales off the island of Rurutu in French Polynesia. From Time magazine:
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Tagged French Polynesia, humpback whales, Lisa Denning, photographer, Rurutu
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Brad van Liew blasts into Wellington winning second leg of the Velux 5 Oceans Race
American Brad van Liew sailing his Eco 60 yacht Le Pingouin won the second leg of the Velux 5 Oceans race, arriving in Wellington 120 miles ahead of his nearest competitor. Van Liew also won the first leg from La … Continue reading
The Port of Port-au-Prince – One Year after the Earthquake
One year ago last Wednesday, Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. The port of Port-au-Prince was severely damaged. Now a year later the damage to the port remains unrepaired, but floating barges have temporarily replaced the damaged docks. Click … Continue reading
Cunard Takes Manhattan – The Three Queens Rendezvous in the Harbor
Last night was clear and bitterly cold in New York harbor. Wind chill from the northwesterly breeze made the temperature feel like it was in the single digits. A new layer of snow from a storm two days before added … Continue reading
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Tagged Cunard fleet, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Royal Rendezvous, three Queens
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Retirement of Admiral on Hold in Video Inquiry
An interesting followup to a previous post: Retirement of adm. on hold in video inquiry In an indication of just how seriously the Navy is taking the investigation into the racy shipboard videos aired four years ago aboard the carrier … Continue reading
Congratulations to the Historic Vessel Vega
Congratulations to the Capt. Shane Granger, Meggi Macoun, Joanne Har and all the good folks on the historic vessel Vega for being honored with the Asia Pacific Laureate Foundation annual award for Social Services in recognition of “Humanitarian Services to Isolated Island … Continue reading
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Tagged Capt. Shane Granger, Joanne Har, Meggi Macoun, VEGA
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Drugs on Cruise Ships? Going after Small Timers or Serious Smugglers ?
Two news stories recently on drugs aboard cruise ships suggest two very different types of drug problems. U.S. Customs and Border Protection raided the MSC Poesia, on Jan. 4, prior to the ship departing on a “Jam Cruise” a floating music festival featuring … Continue reading
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Cutty Sark Made From LEGO
What is it about model ships made of LEGOs? The little plastic blocks are such an unlikely raw material for model shipbuilding. Here is a lovely 1:50 scale reproduction of the Cutty Sark created by Henrik Hoexbroe. Click the photo for a larger … Continue reading
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Tragedy from King’s Point to Tucson
Maritime Reporter points out the connection between the US Merchant Maritime Academy and this weekend’s tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and nineteen others at a supermarket in northwest Tucson, Arizona, which left six dead and Representative Giffords in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the … Continue reading
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The Three Cunard Queens Rendezvous in New York Harbor
This Thursday, January 13th, the three ships of the Cunard fleet – the Queen Mary II, the Queen Elizabeth and the recently delivered Queen Victoria – will rendezvous in New York harbor near the Statue of Liberty around 6:45 PM. A fireworks display will help to celebrate the “Cunard … Continue reading
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Tagged Cunard, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary II, Queen Victoria
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HMS Victory rotting and being pulled apart under its own weight
A disturbing report published yesterday in the Telegraph. HMS Victory rotting and being pulled apart under its own weight HMS Victory is riddled with rot and being pulled apart by its own weight, maintenance reports of the historic ship have … Continue reading
Wreck of Perry’s USS Revenge reported found on 200th anniversary
Two hundred years ago today the USS Revenge, under the command of Oliver Hazard Perry, sank in the waters off Rhode Island. On Friday, divers, Charles Buffum, Mike Fournier and Craig Harger, announced that they believe that they have located the wreck. In … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Buffum, Craig Harger, Mike Fournier, Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island, USS Revenge
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