Caveat: I am NOT a naval/marine engineer or an archaeologist. These posts cover various eras in history, many of which I have very little knowledge
Tag: maritime
Why Does the Coast Guard Have a Racing Stripe?
Most of us are probably familiar with the canted red and blue stripe on U.S. Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. It is an internationally recognized
Japanese Type 93 “Long Lance” Torpedo
Essential Question: Why was the Type 93 Long Lance so dangerous? Characteristics Development Aside from the big guns of battleships, the Imperial Japanese Navy strongly
Ships of History – Early Boats (The Pacific & The Americas)
This is the start of what will hopefully be an ongoing series of blog posts on various boats, ships, and stuff that travels the seas.
Splice the Mainbrace! – Grog
Drinkers with a sailing problem…or is it the other way around? We’re taking a journey back to the days of wooden ships and iron men.
Collision in Fog – USRC/USCGC McCulloch
Fog can be quite dangerous at sea. Fog hides many things, and not just supernatural-undead pirates in John Carpenter films. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McCulloch
Fair Winds & Following Seas 