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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Juna, the Beluga – Internet Mariachi Sensation & Irene Survivor at the Mystic Aquarium
I love the odd confluence of elements in this story. It seems a young couple, Kim & Kevin, decided to get married at Mystic Aquarium, in Mystic,Connecticut. They decided that the service would be held directly in front of the beluga tank. For … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
Tagged beluga whale, Juna, marachi band, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Connecticut., wedding
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Trio of Navy Ships off East Coast to Assist After Hurricane Irene
Three US Navy amphibious assault and transport ships; the USS Wasp, the USS San Antonio, and the USS New York; are just offshore of New York harbor as of this morning to provide assistance, if needed, to the states of New York, Connecticut or New Jersey after Hurricane Irene. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hurricane Irene, USS New York, USS San Antonio, USS Wasp
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Surveying the Site of the “Battle of May Island” for New Windfarm
There was no actual battle at the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth off Scotland. Nevertheless, on the night of January 31st and the morning of February 1st, 1918, 270 sailors of the Royal Navy lost their lives off the Isle of May … Continue reading
Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged accident, collisions, submarines, windfarm, world war I
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East Coast Lobster Fisheries – the Best of Times and the Worst of Times
These are strange days in the lobster fisheries. Depending on where you are on the US East Coast, lobster fishing either is in trouble or is booming. Even where thing are going well, there are serious concerns about the future. Earlier this year, the Atlantic … Continue reading
Location of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror Still A Mystery
For the third year of a three year program, Parks Canada archaeologists have failed in their attempt at finding the wrecks of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. This year they searched an area west of King William Island, where Sir John Franklin and his expedition became … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged HMS Erebus, HMS Terror, Parks Canada, Sir John Franklin'
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Post Irene Wrap-up: How the Ships & Boats Coped with the Storm
Hurricane Irene has swept past, not as bad as she could have been, but bad enough, nevertheless. Downgraded to a tropical storm by 9AM this morning, she still caused significant flooding on the East coast, hitting Philadelphia particularly hard. The city, situated between the Delaware … Continue reading
The Long Island Express – The Hurricane of ’38
Given the arrival of Hurricane Irene to the East Coast of the US, it seems worthwhile to take a look back at the Hurricane of 1938, also known as the Long Island Express, the Yankee Clipper and the Great New … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lore of the Sea
Tagged Great New England Hurricane, Hurricane of '38, PBS, The Long Island Express, WGBH, Yankee Clipper
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Hurricane Irene Makes Landfall in North Carolina
Hurricane Irene made landfall on around 8 a.m. this morning, near Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Below is a video of a pier at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina collapsing in the storm. Hurricane Watch: Where’s Irene?
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Tagged Atlantic Beach, Cape Lookout, Hurricane Irene, North Carolina
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The Power of the Sea : El Nino Doubles Risk of Civil Wars
With Hurricane Irene slamming into North Carolina and bearing down on New York harbor, this seems quite timely. Here is an article for anyone who may forget how fundamentally the sea effects us all. A new study suggests that “El … Continue reading
New York at Port Condition X-Ray – Hurricane Irene Sweeps up the East Coast
Almost exactly a year ago, we posted about the “Top 5 Hurricane Vulnerable & Overdue Cities.” Number 2 on the list was New York City. After Sunday, New York harbor may still be vulnerable but we will no longer be … Continue reading
The Cutler Family Chronicals Trailer
A new trailer for William C. Hammond’s Cutler family Chronicles. The Cutler Family Chronicals Trailer Seu browser não suporta iframes. The Cutler Family Chronicles is a projected seven-book series profiling the best of American duty, honor and courage during the … Continue reading
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Will a Governor’s Pen Sink the Battleship USS New Jersey?
The Battleship USS New Jersey has survived a lot. Commissioned in 1943, she fought in World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War and supported U.S. operations during the Lebanese Civil War in 1983. Despite her success in combat, recent … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Battleship New Jersey Museum, Camden, Delaware River, Governor Christie, New Jersey, USS New Jersey
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Funding Available for 100 Young Sail Trainees Yearly
Sail Training International, in partnership with the Sultanate of Oman, will be providing funding for up to 100 tall ship sail trainees yearly. The focus will be on young people who are who are financially disadvantaged or with a physical disability. … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged Oman Bursary Scheme, sail trainees, Sail Training International, Sultanate of Oman
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Historic Ships Getting Trendy in the Big Apple?
Two articles within two days are making me wonder if re-purposed historic vessels might be becoming trendy in design circles around New York City. Curbed, a New York real estate blog featured the 1907 Yankee Ferry in “Hudson River’s Coolest, Oldest Floating Home” - “Taking … Continue reading
Update: Captain Owen Honors Can Stay in Navy Despite Lewd Video Scandal
Last January we posted that Captain Owen Honors had been relieved of duty on USS Enterprise after it was revealed that he produced a series of lewd videos when he was XO (Executive Officer) on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Today a Navy panel voted … Continue reading
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Tagged Captain Owen Honors, Executive Officer, lewd videos, US Navy, USS Enterprise
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Portside NewYork Exhibit – The Maritime Role in New York on 9/11
Two years ago we posted about the largely overlooked maritime evacuation of lower Manhattan on 9/11. With the bridges and tunnels shut down, between 350,000 and 500,000 people were evacuated by water in just a few hours. It was the largest maritime evacuation since … Continue reading
Finnish Ferry Runs Aground While the Captain Stuck in Loo
I am trying to decide whether this story is more funny or scary. As there were no serious injuries, I am leaning toward funny. Thanks to Dirk Bal for passing it along. Finnish ferry ran aground while the captain was stuck in the … Continue reading
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Tagged captain, Finnish ferry, Helsinki, ship's bathroom
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Lumber schooner Wapama, Last of its Kind, to be Scrapped
The National Park Service has decided to dismantle the 96-year-old steam lumber schooner, Wapama, a National Historic Landmark. The ship is the last of of some 225 steam schooners that served the lumber trade and other coastal services along the Pacific Coast. … Continue reading
Winter – Movie Star Dolphin with a Prosthetic Tale
Five years ago, a three month old dolphin’s tale became caught in a blue crab trap off the coast of Florida. The blood supply to her tail was cut off by the trap rope. The dolphin, which was given the … Continue reading
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Tagged Clearwater Marine Aquarium, dolphin, Dolphin Tale, movie, Prosthetic Tale, winter
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Laura Dekker’s Voyage – One Year On
One year ago, Laura Dekker, now 15, set sail on her attempt to sail around the world alone. If she continues at her current pace, she will be the youngest person to ever complete a solo circumnavigation. Perhaps the most interesting … Continue reading
