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Tag Archives: rudder

Scientists Baffled by Orcas Ramming Sailboats, Grabbing Rudders

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 20, 2020

Another 2020 story. Despite being dubbed killer whales, orcas in the wild have a long history of not attacking humans and rarely attacking boats. [Edited — see note at the end of the post.] (The situation with orcas in captivity … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged orcas, Portugal, ramming, rudder, Spain

TV Vikings, Wrong-Side Rudders and the USS Fitzgerald Collision

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Rick SpilmanJune 30, 2017

Vikings is a History Channel series that follows the exploits of  the legendary Viking leader Ragnar Lodbrok. It is basically lots of fun, with swords and axes flying, supported by a fair share of intrigue and drama, the sort of show that … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged larboard, port, right of way, rudder, starboard

Saga of the Bluenose II Continues — Schooner’s New Rudder to Cost Another Million

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Rick SpilmanMarch 6, 2016

For the last few years, we have followed the sad saga of the “rebuilding” of the schooner Bluenose II.  The latest development involves the replacement of the existing steel rudder and steering system at an estimated additional cost of $1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Bluenose II, rudder, schooner
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