Mackinaw Maritime Museum
The Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw officially becomes a Maritime Museum today. This ship which is also known as the “Queen of the Great Lakes” has served the nation for decades. Today she is honored for that service.
Nautical
Two Ships
A quick hats off to the U.S. Coast Guard!
Puget Sound Nauitcal Chart Updates
We’ve learned that NOAA has been busy collecting data in order to update Nautical Charts for the Puget Sound area. Increased vessel traffic in the area has made these updates necessary. This is something we really like to see.
Take Me Fishing
Take Me Fishing is a great website with lots of resources for those who like to fish. It’s got interactive maps, which is something we love. There’s boating info too. A little something for everyone interested in boating and fishing.
Daily Boater | Boating News: GPS – Adding Insult to Injury!
Daily Boater | Boating News: GPS – Adding Insult to Injury!. A very interesting read on GPS technology…
Fun History
Here’s some fun Maritime History from last week.
Summer Sailing
A little sailing inspiration…
New Bedford Port Call
The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is making a New Bedford Port Call this coming Friday. If you’re in the area, they’ll have afternoon public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Click link for additional information on public tours aboard America’s Tall Ship.
A.J. Meerwald (Tall Ship)
Atlantic City is getting a nautical vessel visit. The tall ship A.J. Meerwald will be there all week. They will be hosing public tours of the ship.
Critical Updates (nav charts)
We just got a tweet indicating that there have been some critical updates to Navigational Charts on the NOAA wesbsite. The link above should take you to the site so that you can download the updates. We’re always happy to share this information.
Tallships Visit Bellingham
If you like nautical history like we do, and are in the Bellingham, Washington, area you’re in for a treat. They’ve got Tallships on display through the beginning of August.