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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Pirates Hijack Two Tankers in Two Days – MV Savina Caylyn & MV Irene SL
Yesterday, the Italian-owned Aframax tanker MV Savina Caylyn was hijacked by pirates approximately 670 nautical miles East of Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Today, the Greek-owned VLCC MV Irene SL was hijacked approximately 350 nautical miles South East of … Continue reading
Remembering the Normandie
On this day, sixty nine years ago, the great French luxury liner SS Normandie caught fire at Pier 88 on the Hudson River in New York City. The fire burned out of control and the next day the ship capsized at the dock. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged French luxury liner, hudson river, new york, Pier 88, South Street Seaport Museum, SS Normandie, USS Lafayette
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Shipping of Nuclear Waste Approved on the Great Lakes
Last Friday, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approved a plan for Bruce Power to ship 1,600 tonnes of radioactive waste, in the form of 16 decommissioned nuclear reactors, across the Great Lakes, though the St. Lawrence Seaway and across the Atlantic … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
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Wet And Wild Start For VELUX 5 OCEANS Sprint Three
Blustery winds, gray skies and rain marked the beginning of the 6,000 nautical mile Sprint 3 of the Velux Five Oceans Singlehanded Around the World Race. The four remaining boats departed Sunday from Wellington, New Zealand bound for to Punta del … Continue reading
On Jules Verne’s Birthday – A Look at the Submarines named Nautilus
On this the 183th anniversary of the birth of Jules Verne, it seems worthwhile to look at the submarines named Nautilus. Click on any of the thumbnails for a larger image.
Salazar, Chu Announce Major Offshore Wind Initiatives
The United States is far behind the countries of Western Europe and China in the development of offshore wind power. Today, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced a few steps toward catching up. … Continue reading
The Rendevous of the Last Two Ocean-going Royal Mail Ships
Last month we posted about a rendezvous of the “Three Queens,” the RMS Queen Mary II, the MS Queen Elizabeth and the MS Queen Victoria in New York harbor. Of the three ships only the Queen Mary II has the distinction of … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged RMS Queen Mary II, RMS St Helena, Royal Mail Ship
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Update : Collision in Mumbai – Indian Navy and the Mumbai Port Trust at Fault ?
The sinking of the frigate INS Vindhyagiri, following a collision with the container ship MV Nordlake, last Sunday near Mumbai harbor, is the worst-ever peacetime loss for the Indian Navy. That the accident occurred as the warship was returning … Continue reading
A Spice Problem in the Navy?
“Spice” is apparently the generic name for so-called “synthetic marijuana” or “fake pot.” In most states, it is still perfectly legal, though that may be changing. ”Spice” is, however, not OK with the US Navy. At the end of last … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged naval academy, Spice, synthetic marijuana, US Navy, USS Bataan
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Sail this summer on the Picton Castle
The barque Picton Castle, known for its around the world voyages, is offering cruises this summer sailing around Newfoundland. It sounds fantastic. Sail Around Newfoundland Starkly stunning coastline. Incredible whales, seabirds and maybe even icebergs. Hospitable folks in big towns and small outport … Continue reading
Once Upon a Blonde Island?
Somehow this sounds like a really bad idea. I just hope everyone brings sun screen. Back in October, the BBC ran an article about a Lithuanian company’s plans for a Maldive island resort run entirely by blondes. The proposed development was reported on again this week … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
Tagged blondes, Lithuanian company, Maldive island resort
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Trimaran Banque Populaire V hits a UFO (an Unidentified Floating Object)
The press release, translated from the French by Google, reads, “Maxi Banque Populaire V hit a UFO*. ” The footnote clarifies that the trimaran hit an “unidentified floating object.” (Late last month we posted about the trimaran Banque Populaire V setting off … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
Tagged Banque Populaire V, Groupama 3, Jules Verne trophy, trimaran
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Spirit of South Carolina Tall Ship program
A wonderful video highlighting the educational programs on the schooner Spirit of South Carolina. Spirit of South Carolina Tall Ship program Seu browser não suporta iframes. Thanks to Troy LeBoeuf for pointing it out.
Lieutenant Noel Cashford
Lieutenant Noel Cashford Lieutenant Noel Cashford, who has died aged 88, was among the last of the wartime RNVR bomb and mine disposal officers (BDOs), and helped develop the principles which govern mine clearance today. Read the rest of the … Continue reading
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Tagged bomb and mine disposal officer, Lieutenant Noel Cashford
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Santy Anno sung by The Hard Tackers
Santy Anno sung by The Hard Tackers over a film made by Joe Cook of The Hard Tackers when he sailed aboard the Pride Of Baltimore II as a crew member. Santy Anno Seu browser não suporta iframes. Thanks to … Continue reading
Posted in Lore of the Sea, Songs
Tagged Pride of Baltimore II, sea chanty, The Hard Tackers
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