Cruise Ships Returning
The Santa Barbara Waterfront will have a cruise ship returning for a visit this week. It’s been foggy, but could make for a nice photo-op, or just an excuse to come on down to the harbor.
Month: June 2012
Whale strikes boat, Coast Guard to rescue
Whale strikes boat, Coast Guard to rescue – Utica, NY – The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, New York. Being ready for an emergency really paid off. It’s never too late to review your safety procedures.
Fog signal cannon is oldest artifact
Coast Guard: Fog signal cannon is oldest artifact – Boston.com. Nice little history story.
3 new ships headed to Naval Station Mayport
3 new ships headed to Naval Station Mayport – Florida Wires – MiamiHerald.com.
California man rescued after his boat hits a whale
California man in dramatic sea rescue after his yacht collides with a WHALE | Mail Online. Some things you just can’t plan for.
100-year-old Battleship Texas springs massive leak
100-year-old Battleship Texas springs massive leak.
Coast Guard says story of N.J. yacht explosion was a hoax
Coast Guard says story of N.J. yacht explosion was a hoax – BostonHerald.com. Here’s some follow-up on that foolish hoax.
Not funny
The Coast Guard responded to a distress call off the coast of New Jersey this week. It was reported that a yacht exploded and had sank and that the passengers were adrift, but after hours of searching, it was concluded that was call was a hoax. This isn’t a funny situation. The lives of others … Read more
Ready for summer?
The official start of summer is less than two weeks away, and that means a busy boating season. Now would be a good time to inspect your vessel and review safety procedures.
Coast Guard Continues War of 1812 Tradition
Coast Guard Continues War of 1812 Tradition – Southern Maryland News, Charles County, Calvert County and St. Mary’s County News.
Coast Guard cutter in Michigan nominated for National Register of Historic Places
Coast Guard cutter, 6 others in Michigan nominated for National Register of Historic Places. A nice honor for the Coast Guard.