Vessels and Marine Events That Changed History

Notes on Vessels and Marine Events that changed History: ·        The Sinking of Titanic rocked the shipping world to its core.  The reaction came in the form of the International Convention For Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) and subsequent … Continue reading

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A Japanese survivor’s account of outrunning the tsunami

(Excerpt from the New York Times,   March 16, 2011) When he stepped back outside his shop, he heard those on the hill above him yelling: “Run!” A wave was barreling at him, about a half-mile away, in the bay, … Continue reading

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Japan struggles to survive ocean attack

As if the earthquake  didn’t create enough damage, the ocean  leashed its fury with a historic tsunami on the island of Japan.  When I first saw the swells of 23-30 foot  waves  assaulting the  coastline, I thought  that being on … Continue reading

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I have been promoted…

…to being a member of the steering committee for planning the  first International Marine Forensics Symposium in DC  next spring.  I feel honored to be working with some of the nation’s top  naval architects, and marine engineers, and  researchers.   Additionally,  … Continue reading

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Student Paper Proposed for the International Marine Forensic Symposium of 2012

USS Monitor The USS Monitor, was designed and built by Swedish Immigrant John Erickson, specifically to counter the threat of a Confederate Ironclad that was under construction on the hulk of the sunk but salvaged USS Merrimack.   When the Confederate … Continue reading

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Purpose of the International Marine Forensics Symposium: April 2012

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International Marine Forensics Symposium Call For Papers April 30, May 1&2, 2012

International Marine Forensics Symposium Call For Papers April 30, May 1&2, 2012 Sponsored by: Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Marine Forensics Committee Marine Technology Society American Society of Naval Engineers Gaylord National Hotel Washington, DC Keynote Speaker Mr. … Continue reading

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Four Americans killed in Somalian Sea

Scott and Jean Adams were living out their life dream:  to sail the high seas in search of adventure–and, while doing so, distribute the Bible to remote villages.  From the excerpt taken  from the New York Times on February 23 … Continue reading

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U.S. Battleship Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor

– ON THIS DAY – On Feb. 15, 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine blew up in Havana Harbor, killing 260 crew members and escalating tensions with Spain Sometimes, the disorder of erection puÃ2mortalità in generalinsulin infusion vein continues according to … Continue reading

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Oceans of Love On this Valentine’s Day!

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