Category: Commentary
The Summer Solstice and the Nautical World The Summer Solstice and the Nautical World Each year, the summer solstice marks the longest day of the... Read More
General Quarters: Preparing a Ship for Action General Quarters: Preparing a Ship for Action Few phrases in naval history carry as much urgency as “General... Read More
Ship’s Bells: The Voice of the Vessel Ship’s Bells: The Voice of the Vessel Long before electronic communications and digital navigation systems, one simple instrument... Read More
The Scullery Maid: An Unsung Worker of the Maritime World The Scullery Maid: An Unsung Worker of the Maritime World When discussing maritime history, attention... Read More
The Tugboat: The Workhorse of the Harbor The Tugboat: The Workhorse of the Harbor While massive cargo ships and elegant yachts often capture the spotlight,... Read More
How Boating Can Make You a Better Person How Boating Can Make You a Better Person Boating is often viewed as a recreational activity, a... Read More
The Barometer and Boating: Reading the Pressure of the Sea The Barometer and Boating: Reading the Pressure of the Sea Weather has always been one... Read More
Red Skies at Night: The Sailor’s Ancient Weather Warning Red Skies at Night: The Sailor’s Ancient Weather Warning For centuries, sailors have looked to the... Read More
The Marine Chronometer: Timekeeping That Changed Navigation The Marine Chronometer: Timekeeping That Changed Navigation The marine chronometer stands as one of the most important inventions... Read More
Davy Jones’ Locker: The Sailor’s Legend of the Deep Davy Jones’ Locker: The Sailor’s Legend of the Deep Few legends in maritime folklore are as... Read More