Tag: history

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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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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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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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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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The History of Classic Salmon Reels Starts in Maine

7/14/2022 - By Steve Woit. Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels. Maine has a storied history of fishing tackle makers, including Hiram Leonard and modern tackle retailers like L.L. Bean, but much less is known about the men who designed and built the… SEE MORE

Uncovering 200 Years of Great Lakes History

6/29/2022 - By Rachel Plunkett Exploring National Marine Sanctuaries Michigan is a water state—in fact, it has the highest percentage of water out of all states in the U.S.—41.5% to be exact. Lake Huron, which is in Michigan and Ontario, is famous for its treacherous waters of ice and fog that have… SEE MORE