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Historic Ferry Sinks in Astoria

8/6/2022 - By Maritime Executive. The historic ferry Tourist II partially sank at a pier in Astoria, Oregon on July 28, interrupting her long and storied career. The vessel went down on Friday morning at her berth, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A containment boom was deployed around the ferry to… SEE MORE

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What Are The Dog Days Of Summer?

8/5/2022 - By Farmers' Almanac Staff. The phrase is a reference to Sirius, the Dog Star. During the “Dog Days” period, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth. Sirius is a part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater… SEE MORE

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The Story of a USCG Trailblazer: Rosalen H. Becker

8/4/2022 - By Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael White, First District Public Affairs Detachment, New York City During the height of World War II, Rosalen H. Becker resolved to serve our country and defy convention by volunteering to support the war effort. She was among the first corps of women to enter… SEE MORE

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August is National Catfish Month

8/1/2022 - By Nationaldaycalendar. NATIONAL CATFISH MONTH National Catfish Month is an annual designation observed in August. Around the country, catfish finds its way onto menus and dinner tables providing tasty, tasty healthy meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner! Farm-raised catfish not only provide improved opportunities for employment, but the tender white meat… SEE MORE

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Common Phrases with Nautical Origin

7/27/2022 - By NOAA. Many phrases that we use today originate from maritime culture. The 10 phrases described below are just a few. 1. Long Shot An occurrence that would take a great deal of luck. Early ships’ guns tended to be inaccurate. If a shot made impact from a great distance,… SEE MORE

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Shark Facts That May Surprise You

7/24/2022 - By NOAA Fisheries. Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new about sharks! 1. Sharks do not have bones. Sharks use their gills to filter oxygen from the water. They are a special type of fish known as "elasmobranchs", which translates into fish made of cartilaginous tissues—the clear gristly stuff that your ears… SEE MORE

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The History of Shark Week

7/22/2022 - By Linda Holmes. It's almost Shark Week. What debuted in 1988 is now TV's longest-running programming event. To celebrate, take a look back at this essay Linda Holmes wrote in 2018 about how Shark Week got its teeth. At the time the piece was written, Shark Week was in its… SEE MORE

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First Black Sea Captain Included in Sailing Hall of Fame

7/20/2022 - By Gary Jobson. Absalom Boston, mariner, entrepreneur, and civil leader was a respected captain of a whaling ship, the “Industry,” with an entire African American crew in 1822. He was the 37 year old captain of the vessel. At the time, whaling was a very dangerous pursuit. Many ships lost… SEE MORE

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Recipes For Summer Grilling On Your Pontoon Boat

7/19/2022 - By Bill Lewandowski Nothing beats firing up the BBQ grill on your pontoon boat on a hot summer’s day. With all those hungry mouths to feed after an active day on the water, it’s up to you to now feed them! If you already have a pontoon boat grill, then… SEE MORE

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July 2022 – News from Our Coasts

7/18/2022 - COASTAL NEWS FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors In August we honor the dedication and courage of the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard traces its founding to an act of Congress on August 4, 1790, which is why on this day we celebrate the courageous work of these service… SEE MORE

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