SS Port Nicholson, the “Blue Baron” and the 70 Tons of Platinum – Déjà Vu ?

We recently posted about a press release by Sub Sea Research (SSR) claiming to have located the wreck of a British cargo ship sunk in June 1942 by the German submarine U87. Sub Sea Research claims that the ship was carrying 70 tons of platinum … Continue reading

Ocean Rowing Round-up, Part 2: Bouvet Guyane Solo Atlantic Rowing Race 2012

Twenty three boats set off this weekend in the the third Bouvet Guyane Solo Atlantic Rowing Race 2012 in a 2,600 mile race between between Senegal and Guyana.  All solo rowers are competing in identical 8 meter long boats.  One major challenge of … Continue reading