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Nautical History
How The Ancient Greeks Got Around
The city-states of ancient Greece are much admired. Part and parcel to any great civilization, transportation constituted a pivotal pillar of the Greek way of life.
Nautical History
An Adventure to Quincy
We stepped onto the gangway and were surprised to see a German submarine sitting next to the Salem. Boarding the cruiser all our attention was focused on the heavy cruiser. It was a shock to see a two man submarine. I wasn't even aware that the Germans had such a thing during World War II. I knew the Japanese did, but I didn't know about the Kriegsmarine.
Nautical History
USS Alabama Storm Shelter
The USS Alabama, which is now a permanent museum in Mobile, AL will also serve as a Storm Shelter as Category III Hurricane Dennis makes landfall. The mighty battleship is securely anchored there and did not budge during Ivan since it has pylons going deep into grounds.
Nautical History
Wireless Phones
Wireless phones have become perfect tools to keep people connected with each other, even during these days when life is very fast-paced. Wireless telecommunications are actually a product of the age-old form of communication called the telegraph. From the time the telegraph was invented, it underwent several transformations...
Nautical History
Columbus Voyage a Tribute to Diversity
Arranging for the voyage was a long process for Columbus as he tried to find funding in Portugal, Italy, and Spain. The journey was planned by a committee in Lisbon, Portugal. Led by Joseph Diego Mendes Vezinho, a Jewish scientist that later converted to Christianity, a nautical plan was....
Nautical History
Mystic Seaport Captured - Links to Our Past Guide, Part 3
Mystic Seaport celebrates the seafaring past of New England. Known as The Museum of America and the Sea, the seaport is an entertaining journey through 19th century nautical life. Here’s what you’ll see and how to get the best out of your trip.
Nautical History
The History of Captain Morgan
There were lots of pirates hanging around Panama during the 17th and 18th centuries and with good reason. Panama was the richest area belonging to Spain, as almost all of the gold that was pillaged from the Inca Empire and other wealthy Indian nations was filtered through counting houses on .....
Nautical History
Anchor Tattoos, Sailors and Early Christian History-What do They All Have in Common?
This is most definitely an interesting mix of history, symbolism and best of all tattoos. Tattoos picturing symbolic ship anchors have been a huge part of tattooing in the western world for over two centuries. You have probably seen these tattoos on a lot of elderly men. For example my grandfather has an anchor tattoo on his forearm. Originally sailors, navy servicemen, and other maritime workers would get anchor tattoos. These.....
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