Many of us are familiar with the great naval battles of WWII and their associated ships. Names like Missouri, Enterprise, Yorktown, Indianapolis, Yamato, Akagi, Bismarck,
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What’s the Difference Between the Navy & the Coast Guard?
*I cannot speak for every navy or coast guard in the world, so this is largely from the perspective of the U.S. Navy and the
The Colored Seas
Essential Question: Why are they called the Black, White, Red, & Yellow Seas? Black Sea Connects to the Mediterranean Sea via the Bosporus Strait, Sea
Mocha
When you hear the word mocha, you probably think of the type of coffee. Some people even picture a mochaccino coffee with chocolate added to
Book Review – The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World by Lincoln Paine
Single-volume histories of the world are always a toss-up in regard to coverage due to the vastness of human history. In the introduction of “The
Sailor Speak of the Week – Head
Definition Noun The toilet or “facilities” aboard a ship. The topmost or forward-most part of a vessel. The uppermost part/side of a sail (probably earlier
Fair Winds & Following Seas 