NOAA and partners to survey ships sunk off north Carolina in World War II Aug 8, 2009
"The information collected during this expedition will help us better understand and document this often lost chapter of America's maritime history and its significance to the nation," said David W. Alberg, expedition leader and superintendent of the USS Monitor National Marine Sanctuary ... Through this expedition, NOAA hopes to highlight our shared maritime history and demonstrate the importance of preserving these shipwrecks for the study and enjoyment of future generations of divers and for... (EurekAlert!)
Events: a guide to the week ahead Aug 6, 2009
SCITUATE HERITAGE DAYS This town s maritime history is celebrated with lots of live music by national and local recording artists (including Jonathan Edwards, Ernie and the Automatics, and Toni Lynn Washington), a waterfront marketplace, nautical competitions, kiddie carnival, and tours of historic sites around town. Aug. 8-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (Boston Globe)
Former Maynard resident to head up Provincetown Library Aug 6, 2009
As reference librarian at the Peabody Essex Museum, I was immersed in maritime history from the combined museum-library perspective, a striking parallel to the activities of the Provincetown Library, Voogd wrote in her letter of introduction to the library search committee. Voogd will take over managing the on-going restoration of the library building at 356 Commercial St. The interior renovation of the library building was completed in April 2005. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Tall ship festival to focus on education for kids Jul 28, 2009
Onboard, the day sailers will learn about maritime history, how the ship works, life aboard the ship, the economics of tall ship trade and sail theory, all taught by the Spirit's experienced educators. Go 2. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lionel Casson, 94, scholar on ancient maritime history Jul 26, 2009
Dr. Casson, a professor of classics at New York University from 1961 to 1979, wrote 23 books on Greek and Latin literature and the maritime history of the ancient Western world ... Dr. Casson did not limit himself to ancient maritime history. (Boston Globe)
Day sails aim to educate Tall Ships guests Jul 25, 2009
On board, the day sailors will learn about maritime history, how the ship works, life aboard the ship, the economics of tall ship trade and sail theory, all taught by the Spirits experienced educators. Related Stories. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Three tall ships stop at Merrimack River Maritime Festival Jul 24, 2009
Tours, kids activities, plus Saturday s music and fireworks will celebrate the region s maritime history. Festival and ship tours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine (concert Saturday at 7 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m., Salisbury Beach Center). (Boston Globe)
Summer vacations and visits to the regions assets Jul 17, 2009
The theme for this summer season will focus on maritime history and for more information on membership or to sign up for programs contact either Elizabeth Rankin at ... The recurring theme for this year s Essex Heritage activities and for Trails & Sails is the promotion and interpretation of the maritime history of this region. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Rockport takes stewardship of historic lighthouse Jul 17, 2009
Ken Salazar, secretary of the Interior department, said, By transferring ownership of the lighthouse to the Town of Rockport in partnership with the Thatcher Island Association, the American people can be assured that this important part of our nation s rich maritime history will be preserved for future generations. Owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society as a bird and wildlife sanctuary, Straitsmouth is one of a cluster of small islands off the coast of Rockport. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jun 30, 2009
Explore American maritime history first-hand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a re-created 19th-century coastal village or watch a working preservation shipyard in action. Shelter Harbor Restaurant 25 Gift Certificate: Elegant dining is a source of pride at Shelter Harbor Restaurant. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Banyan: Chasing ghosts Jun 16, 2009
But in terms of the spread of commerce, culture, religion and empire, Asia s is a largely maritime history, carried on the monsoon winds. Asia s modern miracle economies plugged into globalised networks of supply and demand is essentially a littoral story too, even when it falters, as now. (The Economist)
Some rough seas for Hudson flotilla Jun 6, 2009
Dubbed River Day, it started Friday and will run through June 13, with homegrown celebrations in riverside communities where the flotilla docks each night, featuring cannon fire salutes, antique plane flyovers, music, barbecues, fireworks and a dash of maritime history. Optimists believe it will be the 400th anniversary celebration's signature event and vindication for the state's beleaguered Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission and Executive Director Tara Sullivan. (Albany Times Union)
Tall ships coming to Downtown May 29, 2009
Seven sailing ships will invade Downtown this weekend as part of Sail Jacksonville, a festival highlighting the city s maritime history. The ships from the will begin arriving Downtown Thursday. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Hampton Hotels Sets Sail Towards Another Landmark Refurbishment May 29, 2009
The Portland Observatory stands as a beacon of the city of Portland and the important maritime history of the United States. In our year of All-American Landmarks, Hampton is helping to ensure that future generations of visitors will have a chance to stand in the shadow of this iconic piece of Americana, through the hard work of our local Hampton volunteers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ports find new lives for old nets May 24, 2009
A new maritime history exhibit called "On the Water" opened this weekend at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. It features a model of the largest U.S. fishing vessel, the 376-foot catcher-processor Alaska Ocean. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lowry's agent lashes out May 20, 2009
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Farewell to Renel and too many others May 20, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009. Goodbyes: Renel Brooks-Moon, known around the Bay simply as Renel, on KMEL and KISQ (Kiss 98. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Driver pursued by `Dog the Bounty Hunter' crashes May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (05-20) 02:57 PDT Colorado Springs, Colo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
TransLink almost set, BART looks at phone-pay May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009. After $87 million in startup costs, BART riders will finally be able to pay for their rides this summer using plastic swipe cards - so why has the financially beleaguered rail system spent $350,000 to test an alternative using cell phones. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Cal women lose in NCAA tennis final May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (05-19) 23:39 PDT -- Cal's joyride through the NCAA women's tennis championships hit a painful snag early in Tuesday night's title match against Duke. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lowry's agent lashes out May 20, 2009
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Big Easy lands 2013 Super Bowl May 20, 2009
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Student present at slaying invokes shield law May 19, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009. A potentially key witness to a killing last month in San Francisco - a college journalism student - is invoking a state law aimed at protecting working journalists' sources and unpublished material in refusing to cooperate with police. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
'Spamalot' finally comes to S.F. May 19, 2009
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Milwaukee police: DNA links prostitutes' deaths May 19, 2009
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Schwarzenegger's vaunted salesmanship tested May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009. (05-17) 20:29 PDT -- In the wildly diverse worlds of bodybuilding, movies and politics, Arnold Schwarzenegger has consistently marshaled one critical skill - an uncanny knack for salesmanship - to catapult him to the top of his class. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ummm, Hello BART? May 19, 2009
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Groups raise $31.5 million for Calif. ballot fight May 19, 2009
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Savannah's monument to a maritime legend May 17, 2009
So, she kept right on waving for 44 years - gestures that earned her a permanent place in the heart of Georgia's maritime history. The legend surrounding Savannah's Waving Girl is overheard time to time during tourist trolley narratives replayed on Savannah's River Street. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Historical society sponsors maritime history lecture May 15, 2009
Paul F. McCarthy of Marshfield, a maritime history researcher, will present his quest in identifying, researching and preserving a true artifact of the North River s maritime secrets. Many are aware that the river marked the beginning of countless wooden vessels as they were launched from its many shipyards. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
#97 SACKETS HARBOR, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Far from just about anywhere except Watertown, this tiny Lake Ontario village is rich in maritime history and summertime scenery. MUST DO Remember the War of 1812. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
If it passes Coast Guard tests, Salem vessel Friendship will be able to sail with passengers May 14, 2009
And, despite the hard work, they keep coming back to play a role in promoting Salem's maritime history. This latest phase in the ship's life is one the volunteers see as a boon to the overall mission. (Boston Globe)
Budget, MBTA service cuts might crimp tourism north of Boston May 3, 2009
"It's a good opportunity for us to show our maritime history in a new light.". Kathy McCabe can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Kilauea's old lighthouse about to get brighter future May 1, 2009
Lighthouses are a key part of maritime history. Most historic lighthouses have been replaced by electronic beacons that don't need tending like their aging predecessors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Waterfront gets plenty of attention May 1, 2009
She also said the project would help preserve and promote the maritime history of the Pamlico ... While it is being built, a series of educational programs about shipbuilding and maritime history could be made available to students and the public, alliance members said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Follow Henry Up The Hudson River, 400 Years Later Apr 28, 2009
Public tours of onboard maritime history exhibit scheduled at 15 ports. RIP VAN WINKLE'S WACKY RAFT RACE, Athens to Catskill, Aug. 16 - 6-mile race involving about two dozen non-motorized, homemade rafts vying for prizes named after old Hudson steamships that raced against one another on the river. (Fox News)
The Compass Rose Labyrinth at Triangle Park was dedicated Monday by city and Chamber officials. The labyrinth was two years in the making. Photo by MIKE PROBST Apr 28, 2009
The new labyrinth incorporates a nautical theme fitting of Rockport s maritime history. It is internationally registered at. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Williamstown Apr 28, 2009
Explore Melbournes Maritime Past. Wander the tree-lined streets, dine in a historic pub and take in the spectacular views of the Melbourne skyline, all the while letting the charm of this quaint suburb take you back to a gentler time. (Suite101.com)
Museums In The Sea Provide A Look At Popular Shipwrecks Apr 18, 2009
Museums in the Sea provides educators with new research material for students, who can use their computers to learn about Florida s maritime history and marine biology, and see environmental changes that can occur to shipwrecks over time. The interactive Web site was created by the Bureau of Archaeological Research Underwater Archaeology Team and the Florida Center for Interactive Media, with funding assistance from the Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal Management Program and the... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Lake Champlain Has Violent History Apr 13, 2009
In fact, an expert on maritime history says Lake Champlain saw its share of trouble as a result of the War of 1812, as depicted at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. The American government declared a trade embargo against England and Canada, which turned many Vermonters and New Yorkers against the government. (WCAX.com, VT)
Gold, silver sinks off Argentina - or does it? Apr 9, 2009
"It's all very funny, very suspicious," said Carlos Mey, a maritime history expert who lives on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. "The ship kept floating, it wasn't in danger of sinking.". (AZCentral -- News)
Mother and reluctant teenage daughter fall under the spell of this history-rich New England town Apr 1, 2009
But this museum also had some interesting scenes from Salem's maritime history. The gift shop downstairs was a very pleasant surprise. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Working boats anchor legacy voyage Mar 30, 2009
"This trip will anchor the quadricentennial activities; it will be well-organized and will cover the entire corridor and the legacy of those three explorers and the 400 years of maritime history they helped shape," Mackay said. The Day Peckinpaugh, a 1921 canal motorship owned by the State Museum, had a carrying capacity of 1,650 tons. (Albany Times Union)
Imaginative musing predicts Washington’s future? Mar 27, 2009
We already have the estuarium, he continued, and I like the idea for a waterfront that shows something about the region s maritime history. The replica of Blackbeard s ship is a super idea. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Touring the Isles of Shoals Mar 25, 2009
Devotees of US maritime history at its most timeless and immediate will relish a tour encompassing nuclear submarines, pirate lore, lighthouses, fortifications, and a trip around islands first mapped by Captain John Smith. That s what the delivers a ceaseless tide of stories reaching back 400 years and on into the future, all from the three decks of the Thomas Laighton, its 90-foot Victorian-style steamship that has heated cabins, an open-air sundeck, restrooms, and snack bar. (Suite101.com)
Black Rock: Unique, intriguing community Mar 19, 2009
Farther down the coast, Captain's Cove Seaport has become a favorite seasonal spot, featuring shops and dining in the shadow of maritime history. In fact, the neighborhood is particularly noteworthy for a wealth of fine restaurants, many situated along Fairfield Avenue-the main drag. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Safety costs may undo tall ships gala Mar 13, 2009
It has been a majestic rite: tall ships from across the world dotting Boston Harbor in July, recalling the city's maritime history in a parade of billowing white sails and crisply attired sailors. Twice in the last two decades, the event known as Sail Boston has drawn millions to the city. (Boston Globe)
Efforts are underway to raise money for the repair project. Mar 6, 2009
It s the tallest, most visited, most photographed lighthouse in California and has a very rich cultural and maritime history and I think the restoration means a great deal to people on the coast and in the local community. It s good news. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Blackbeard group seeking an ‘Adventure’ Mar 6, 2009
That way, it can promote the area to tourists who attend pirate and maritime history festivals in other places. Cutline for corresponding photo: Pat Mansfield, left, of the Blackbeard Adventure Alliance, and historian Kevin P. Duffus, hold a replica of the Blackbeard pirate ship Adventure on the Washington waterfront Thursday. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Five cool day trips around the country Mar 4, 2009
"It has a rich maritime history," she said. "It has upscale cuisine and accommodations as well as great shopping.". (CNN)
Lend a Hand: Tap into your creative side Feb 28, 2009
Volunteers with a passion for maritime history and lighthouses are needed to help plan fund-raising events, apply for grants, and develop public outreach programs. Volunteers would work directly with the president and other officers to develop special events and programs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
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