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The Caspian Sea Monster — Long Abandoned Lun Ekranoplan Moved to Future Museum

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Rick SpilmanNovember 7, 2020

It is often referred to as the Caspian Sea Monster.  To my eye, it looks more like a spacecraft from a sci-fi movie than a creature of cryptozoology.  It is, in fact, a huge vessel, part plane, and part ship, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Caspian Sea, Caspian Sea Monster, Ekranoplan, Ground Effect Vehicle, Lun

Over 30 Dead or Missing in Caspian Sea Drilling Rig Fire

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Rick SpilmanDecember 6, 2015

The state oil company SOCAR reports that over 30 are dead or missing after an Azeri drilling rig in the Caspian Sea caught fire yesterday. The fire started after a storm damaged a natural gas pipeline, causing the platform’s partial … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Caspian Sea, drilling rig, fire
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