Tag: History

A brief history of the Santa Barbara Harbor

There had been interest in a harbor in Santa Barbara going back as far as 1850, but the federal government was not willing to fund... Read More

Who Can Sail Without the Wind

Who can sail without the wind? Who can row without oars? Who can say farewell to a friend without shedding tears? I can sail without... Read More

4,500-year-old boat among Viking artifacts discovered

4,500-year-old boat among Viking artifacts hoard discovered in Galway – IrishCentral.com. We here at Harbor News are big fans of Vikings, and find stories like... Read More

Pearl Harbor: Did FDR and the Navy know what was coming?

Pearl Harbor: Did FDR and the Navy know what was coming? – Salon.com. This has been much discussed…. Read More

Book Trivia

The book Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr. is the story of a nautucal journey from Boston to California and back.... Read More

Anchors Aweigh

Stand, Navy, out to sea, Fight our battle cry; We’ll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y. Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh.... Read More

Life at sea came with danger

Life at sea came with danger » Local News » NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA. A little bit of nautical history for folks on this fine day. Read More

Above Board

There are a lot of nautical terms and phrases that have worked their way into popular language. Given the long relationship between humanity and the... Read More

Mysterious Shipwreck May Have Inspired Early Coast Guard

Mysterious Shipwreck May Have Inspired Early Coast Guard (VIDEO). Fascinating stuff. Read More

More Blackbeard History Comes To Surface

More Blackbeard History Comes To Surface In Beaufort. A little nautical history to share. Read More

Learn history of the U.S. Coast Guard

Learn history of the U.S. Coast Guard. This sounds fascinating, and fun. If you’re in the area stop by and check it out. I’m sure... Read More