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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Explosion at the Gibraltar Cruise Ship Docks
An explosion in a fuel tank on the cruise ship docks in Gibraltar today injured several on the dock and over twelve passengers on the 3,634-passenger Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Independence of the Seas. The injuries to passengers were all reported to be minor. … Continue reading
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Tagged explosion, fire, Gibraltar, Independence of the Seas, tank
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100 Years Ago Today – the Launching of the RMS Titanic
On May 31, 1911, the RMS Titanic was launched at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. After continued outfitting, the ship was delivered to White Star Line on March 30, 1912. She set sail for New York City … Continue reading
Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Belfast., Harland and Wolff shipyard, RMS Titanic
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On Memorial Day – the Last Mission of the USS Olympia
We have recently posted about attempts to find a home for the USS Olympia, the oldest steel-hulled American warship afloat and Commodore George Dewey’s flagship during the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898. On Memorial Day it seems worthwhile … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day, unknown soldier, USS Olympia, world war I
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Cruise Ship Sea Diamond, Santorini ship wreck ‘too costly’ to remove
In April of 2007, the cruise ship Sea Diamond struck a reef off the island of Santorini and sank. Nearly 1,600 passengers where rescued and two passengers drowned. Now four years later the Greek government has says that it cannot afford to remove … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged cruise ship, Louis Cruise Lines, Santorini, Sea Diamond, ship wreck
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Twilight of the $UPERfluous Carrier – Are Today’s Carrier’s Yesteryear’s Battleships?
For seventy years, battleships were the unchallenged masters of the oceans, until technology swept them aside. Now the aircraft carrier reigns supreme. The US currently has five times more aircraft carrier capacity based on flight deck acreage than the the … Continue reading
Hey Sailor – Fleet Week and Social Networking
The times are changing. No news there. Rather than welcoming the sailors and marines on the docks, some New Yorkers are reaching out to sailors during Fleet Week using social networking. Some sailors and marines are connecting with New Yorkers the same way. Craigslist seems … Continue reading
Help PortSide & Tanker Mary Whalen Create Jobs for Inner City Kids this Summer
We recently posted about the tanker Mary Whalen being deemed eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. PortSide New York and the Mary Whalen are also participating in New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides meaningful summer work for … Continue reading
Half Moon, Replica of Henry Hudson’s ship, open for tours in Kingston, NY until June
The Half Moon, a replica of Henry Hudson’s ship, will be open for dockside tours at the Hudson River Maritime Museum through June 16th. Replica of Henry Hudson’s ship open for tours until June 16 The ship, a replica of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Moon, Henry Hudson, Hudson River Maritime Museum
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Four Groups Vie for the USS Olympia
Back in February of last year, the Independence Seaport Museum announced that it could no longer afford to care for USS Olympia, the flagship of Commodore George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War in 1898. There was … Continue reading
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Admiral Mickey Says Never-mind
Last week we posted about Disney filing three trademark applications to to claim the rights to the phrase “SEAL Team 6.” Apparently, Admiral Mickey Mouse has changed his mind. Disney Withdraws ‘SEAL Team 6′ Trademark Application Out of “deference” to the Navy, … Continue reading
Missing WWII Sub, R12, Found with 42 Entombed Sailors
On June 12,1943 in 600 feet of water, the submarine USS R12 sank in 15 seconds in 600 feet of water, taking 42 of her crew with her to the bottom. Recently, a team led by Tim Taylor on the “RV … Continue reading
Fleet Week New York – Parade of Ships
Fleet Week in New York Harbor kicked off today with a parade of ships. A short video we shot and edited of the parade: Fleet Week New York 2011, Parade of Ships, 5/25/11 Seu browser não suporta iframes. The ships, … Continue reading
Congratulations to Port Side New York and the Mary Whalen
Congratulations to PortSide New York and the tanker Mary Whalen, which has been deemed eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places! The Mary Whalen is a 172’ long coastal tanker built by the John H. Mathis Company, of … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged coastal tanker, Mary Whalen, National Register of Historic Places, PortSide New York
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Navy Trademarks “Navy Seals” and “Seal Team”
Last week we posted about Disney filing three trademark applications for the rights to the phrase “SEAL Team 6.” Proving that they are only a step or two behind Mickey Mouse, the US Navy has now trademarked the phrases … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
Tagged Disney, Navy SEALs, SEAL Team 6, trademark, US Navy
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The USS New York Returns to New York for Fleet Week
Tomorrow the USS New York returns to the Hudson River to help kick off Fleet Week New York. The USS New York (LPD-21) is the fifth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship and is the seventh ship of the United States … Continue reading
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Save our Ships Rally at the South Street Seaport
I was out of town so I could not attend the Save our Ships Rally at the South Street Seaport yesterday. Fortunately foo those of us who couldn’t make it, there are some great photos at Will van Dorp’s Tugster blog, the Save … Continue reading
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Tagged Peter Stanford, Save our Ships Rally, South Street Seaport Museum
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Happy National Maritime Day 2011
Happy National Maritime Day! The day has been celebrated in the US since 1933. After World War II US flag shipping accounted for over 40% of the world’s total fleet. Currently the US ranks around 10th in the world by … Continue reading
