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Steamboat and Steamship Firsts
There is a little controversy about what was the first steamship to cross the Atlantic because many did so with a combination of sail and auxiliary steam engines.
first • steam • steamboat • steamship • history
There is a little controversy about what was the first steamship to cross the Atlantic because many did so with a combination of sail and auxiliary steam engines.
first • steam • steamboat • steamship • history
Stranded on Nantucket - The Final Day
Hurricane Irene heads out to sea and calmer weather returns. The airport is back in business and the ferries are running again. We're still stuck on the island, however, because our ferry reservation is no longer valid. Now on "standby", as the Steamship Authority calls it, we are forced to wait and wait and wait.
nantucket • island • hurricane irene • wind • steamship authority
Hurricane Irene heads out to sea and calmer weather returns. The airport is back in business and the ferries are running again. We're still stuck on the island, however, because our ferry reservation is no longer valid. Now on "standby", as the Steamship Authority calls it, we are forced to wait and wait and wait.
nantucket • island • hurricane irene • wind • steamship authority
SS Portland and the Gale of 1898
Two severe storms converged off the coastline of New England, November 26-27, 1898. Despite severe weather warnings, the SS Portland sailed into oblivion, all lost.
ss portland and the gale of 1898 • captain horace h blanchard • captain horace h blanchard and ss portland • boston to maine steamships • gale of 1898--portland gale
Two severe storms converged off the coastline of New England, November 26-27, 1898. Despite severe weather warnings, the SS Portland sailed into oblivion, all lost.
ss portland and the gale of 1898 • captain horace h blanchard • captain horace h blanchard and ss portland • boston to maine steamships • gale of 1898--portland gale
How To Get There
Various travel options for getting to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. A detailed discussion of the various ferry and airline services, including how to make advance ferry reservations for your car.
nantucket/ferry/hyannis/airline/reservation/vehicl
Various travel options for getting to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. A detailed discussion of the various ferry and airline services, including how to make advance ferry reservations for your car.
nantucket/ferry/hyannis/airline/reservation/vehicl
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Early Steam Transportation Mogul
cornelius vanderbilt • william walker • trains • shipping • magnate
Early Steam Transportation Mogul
cornelius vanderbilt • william walker • trains • shipping • magnate
Lake Erie Lights - Eerie
There are newspaper accounts of sightings of the phantom ship. Recent videos of what might be spaceships have been in the news and on the Internet.
lake erie lights • lake erie ufos • ghost steamship erie • phantom ship erie • erie ufo film clips
There are newspaper accounts of sightings of the phantom ship. Recent videos of what might be spaceships have been in the news and on the Internet.
lake erie lights • lake erie ufos • ghost steamship erie • phantom ship erie • erie ufo film clips
Star Island Stopover Returns
Few New England day trips are as perfect as the one-hour cruise from Portsmouth, NH to Star Island to explore or drink tea on the wide porch of the Oceanic Hotel.
star island stopover • isles of shoals steamship co • m/v thomas laighton • visiting the isles of shoals • oceanic hotel
Few New England day trips are as perfect as the one-hour cruise from Portsmouth, NH to Star Island to explore or drink tea on the wide porch of the Oceanic Hotel.
star island stopover • isles of shoals steamship co • m/v thomas laighton • visiting the isles of shoals • oceanic hotel
The Inquiry
The US Senate investigates the disaster and condemns the "Californian"
titanic • inquiry • senate • lifeboats • speed
The US Senate investigates the disaster and condemns the "Californian"
titanic • inquiry • senate • lifeboats • speed
Transatlantic Steam
From the Great Western in 1838 to the 1960's steamships crossed the Atlantic with regularity.
transatlantic • steamship • steamships • curacao • savannah
From the Great Western in 1838 to the 1960's steamships crossed the Atlantic with regularity.
transatlantic • steamship • steamships • curacao • savannah
The Railroad, part 3
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
An Island Paradise--Nantucket
Nantucket lies 30 miles off the New England Coast. Although compact in size, its history, unspoiled beaches and beautiful sunsets impress even the most seasoned traveler.
nantucket • new england coast • hy-line • steamships authority • bed and breakfast inns in nantucket
Nantucket lies 30 miles off the New England Coast. Although compact in size, its history, unspoiled beaches and beautiful sunsets impress even the most seasoned traveler.
nantucket • new england coast • hy-line • steamships authority • bed and breakfast inns in nantucket
End of the Austro Hungarian Navy
From 1382 until 1918 this force was one of the largest in the world. Often bloodied but never beaten it disappeared from the oceans with a whimper.
austrian navy • trieste • adriatic sea • austrian fleet • danube river flotilla
From 1382 until 1918 this force was one of the largest in the world. Often bloodied but never beaten it disappeared from the oceans with a whimper.
austrian navy • trieste • adriatic sea • austrian fleet • danube river flotilla
Kansas Charley Ships Out
Kansas Charley: rides the rails towards New York City, takes Jesse James as hero, develops liking for fine clothing.
kansas charley ships out • charley chooses jesse james for a hero • effect of dime novels on youth of 1800s • chicago • rochester in new york
Kansas Charley: rides the rails towards New York City, takes Jesse James as hero, develops liking for fine clothing.
kansas charley ships out • charley chooses jesse james for a hero • effect of dime novels on youth of 1800s • chicago • rochester in new york
Loch Katrine: Trossachs, Scotland
Loch Katrine is an overlooked area of Scotland; set in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs region, it should be a favourite destination for all.
loch katrine • day out in scotland • places to visit near glasgow • tourist days out in scotland • trossachs nature reserve
Loch Katrine is an overlooked area of Scotland; set in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs region, it should be a favourite destination for all.
loch katrine • day out in scotland • places to visit near glasgow • tourist days out in scotland • trossachs nature reserve
Robert Fulton's Exotic Weapon Experiments Tests
Robert Fulton was best known for his steamboat. His early experiments with submarines, torpedoes, underwater mines, and firing weapons underwater showed his true genius.
robert fulton • charles hutton's experiments • wooden ships and sails • boarders clashing in hand-to hand-combat • columbiad cannon
Robert Fulton was best known for his steamboat. His early experiments with submarines, torpedoes, underwater mines, and firing weapons underwater showed his true genius.
robert fulton • charles hutton's experiments • wooden ships and sails • boarders clashing in hand-to hand-combat • columbiad cannon
Sitting Bull and Catherine Weldon
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
The Sinking of the SS Noronic
On September 14, 1949, 522 people set out on what they thought would be a enjoyable one week cruise, for 122 of them it turned out to be their last.
ss noronic • sinking of the ss noronic • great lakes disasters • great lakes liners sinking • lake ontario disasters
On September 14, 1949, 522 people set out on what they thought would be a enjoyable one week cruise, for 122 of them it turned out to be their last.
ss noronic • sinking of the ss noronic • great lakes disasters • great lakes liners sinking • lake ontario disasters
Touring the Isles of Shoals
No book, lecture, or walking trail approaches the historic depths and drama one sees on a two-hour M/V Thomas Laighton cruise from Portsmouth, NH to the Isles of Shoals.
isles of shoals tours • m/v thomas laighton • isles of shoals steamship company • isles of shoals cruises • transportation to the isles of shoals
No book, lecture, or walking trail approaches the historic depths and drama one sees on a two-hour M/V Thomas Laighton cruise from Portsmouth, NH to the Isles of Shoals.
isles of shoals tours • m/v thomas laighton • isles of shoals steamship company • isles of shoals cruises • transportation to the isles of shoals
When the Mississippi Ran Backwards
Feldman's book not only describes the geological upheaval of the New Madrid earthquakes in vivid detail, but also the political and social aftershocks.
when the mississippi ran backwards • jay feldman • new madrid earthquakes • strike slip fault • thrust fault
Feldman's book not only describes the geological upheaval of the New Madrid earthquakes in vivid detail, but also the political and social aftershocks.
when the mississippi ran backwards • jay feldman • new madrid earthquakes • strike slip fault • thrust fault
Bowen Island: Journey "Off the Beaten Track"
Journey with me to Bowen Island, nature's jewel in a green blue sea. and the first destinations in my series "Off the beaten track." Treed hills, a huge variety of birds and wildlife abound. There are many things to see and do, Nature trails, hiking, swimming, fishing,kayaking, birdwatching,scuba diving, picnicking or just communing with nature. Perhaps you'd like to stop for a latte or lunch in Snug Cove, Bowen's " downtown" or shop in one of the boutiques, galleries or shops. At Bowen Island you can do all of these things. As an added attraction see the pictures from the Bowen, Suite101 staff party and put faces to the names.
british columbia • islands • pictures • wildlife • hotels
Journey with me to Bowen Island, nature's jewel in a green blue sea. and the first destinations in my series "Off the beaten track." Treed hills, a huge variety of birds and wildlife abound. There are many things to see and do, Nature trails, hiking, swimming, fishing,kayaking, birdwatching,scuba diving, picnicking or just communing with nature. Perhaps you'd like to stop for a latte or lunch in Snug Cove, Bowen's " downtown" or shop in one of the boutiques, galleries or shops. At Bowen Island you can do all of these things. As an added attraction see the pictures from the Bowen, Suite101 staff party and put faces to the names.
british columbia • islands • pictures • wildlife • hotels
1875 Guatemala Photos by Eadweard Muybridge
Eadweard Muybridge arrived in Guatemala in May of 1875. He visited 11 cities.
eadweard muybridge • guatemala photos • stereoscope • coffee bean production • las nubes
Eadweard Muybridge arrived in Guatemala in May of 1875. He visited 11 cities.
eadweard muybridge • guatemala photos • stereoscope • coffee bean production • las nubes
Hungarians in the History of Transportation
Hungarian researchers and inventors played an important role in the development of transportation. In this field Hungary can boast of several great scientists and designers.
hungary • transport • coach • kocsi • aviation
Hungarian researchers and inventors played an important role in the development of transportation. In this field Hungary can boast of several great scientists and designers.
hungary • transport • coach • kocsi • aviation
Sardinia and the War - Part 2
Political tug of war, inefficiency and disaster impede the expedition project.
Political tug of war, inefficiency and disaster impede the expedition project.
The Tranquil Scilly Isles, Arthur's Lyonesse. Page 2.
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits the tranquil sub-tropical Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, fabled Lyonesse of Arthurian legend and paradise of flowers, birds and empty beaches of silver sand . Accommodation and travel tips. Page 2.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • cornwall
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt visits the tranquil sub-tropical Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall, fabled Lyonesse of Arthurian legend and paradise of flowers, birds and empty beaches of silver sand . Accommodation and travel tips. Page 2.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • cornwall
Technology in the Civil War
Last month we looked at recruiting. This month, it's the technology of the Civil War at sea.
navy • us navy • monitor • merrimac • civil war
Last month we looked at recruiting. This month, it's the technology of the Civil War at sea.
navy • us navy • monitor • merrimac • civil war
The Chung Collection's Chinese Canadian History
The Chung Collection is emblematic of the growth and progress of British Columbia and Canadian History, even before the age of multiculturalism.
chinese canadian history • university of british columbia • chung collection • wallace b. and madeline h. chung • early british columbia
The Chung Collection is emblematic of the growth and progress of British Columbia and Canadian History, even before the age of multiculturalism.
chinese canadian history • university of british columbia • chung collection • wallace b. and madeline h. chung • early british columbia
The Steam Engine
Although various steam motion devices had been known since the time of Hero of Alexandria. This new invention would replace horses with horsepower.
james watt • steam • power • steam engine • newcomen
Although various steam motion devices had been known since the time of Hero of Alexandria. This new invention would replace horses with horsepower.
james watt • steam • power • steam engine • newcomen
Black History Month: Elijah McCoy
A young black man, Elijah McCoy didn't let discrimination deter abilities. Educated in Scotland as an engineer, his lubrication devices enhanced the Industrial Revolution
elijah mccoy • black history month in canada • elijah mccoy inventor • elijah mccoy born in colchester ontario 1843 • mccoy held 57 patents
A young black man, Elijah McCoy didn't let discrimination deter abilities. Educated in Scotland as an engineer, his lubrication devices enhanced the Industrial Revolution
elijah mccoy • black history month in canada • elijah mccoy inventor • elijah mccoy born in colchester ontario 1843 • mccoy held 57 patents
Bremerhaven's German Emigration Center
The German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven marks the North Sea port where millions of European emigrants set sail for America and beyond.
german emigration center • germany's emigration museum • emigrant experience • genealogy research • family history
The German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven marks the North Sea port where millions of European emigrants set sail for America and beyond.
german emigration center • germany's emigration museum • emigrant experience • genealogy research • family history
Clipper Ships, Majestic Racehorses of The Sea
Clippers traced their origins to relatively small, fast ships built in America in the late 1700's.
clipper ships • clipper ships majestic racehorses of the sea • a brief look at the evolution rise and fall of cli • origin of clippers • classic clippers
Clippers traced their origins to relatively small, fast ships built in America in the late 1700's.
clipper ships • clipper ships majestic racehorses of the sea • a brief look at the evolution rise and fall of cli • origin of clippers • classic clippers
Eadweard Muybridge, Photo-Taking Adventurer
Eadweard Muybridge gained fame for his action photos of racehorses and other animals. But he did not photograph exclusively in rather settled environments.
eadweard muybridge • alaska photos • yosemite national park photos • mexico photos • guatemala photos
Eadweard Muybridge gained fame for his action photos of racehorses and other animals. But he did not photograph exclusively in rather settled environments.
eadweard muybridge • alaska photos • yosemite national park photos • mexico photos • guatemala photos
Family Travel to Lopez and Shaw Islands WA, USA
Lopez and Shaw Islands, the smallest Pacific Northwest islands served by ferry, provide a family day trip for bicycling, hiking or kayaking in spring, summer or fall.
family vacation getaways lopez shaw island washing • pacific northwest islands kid and adult travel act • day trips from anacortes washington and victoria b • bicycling hiking sea kayaking beach combing san ju • lopez village fisherman bay lopez island san juan
Lopez and Shaw Islands, the smallest Pacific Northwest islands served by ferry, provide a family day trip for bicycling, hiking or kayaking in spring, summer or fall.
family vacation getaways lopez shaw island washing • pacific northwest islands kid and adult travel act • day trips from anacortes washington and victoria b • bicycling hiking sea kayaking beach combing san ju • lopez village fisherman bay lopez island san juan
Gallery Ghost by Anna Nilsen
A fun, hunt-and-find art book for kids.
gallery ghost • famous artists • children's book • kids art history • anna nilsen
A fun, hunt-and-find art book for kids.
gallery ghost • famous artists • children's book • kids art history • anna nilsen
Greenwich UK - Home of Historic Prime Meridian
Greenwich is famous all over the world as the home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. At the Royal Observatory you can stand on the Prime Meridian line.
uk - greenwich • greenwich meridian • cutty sark • royal observatory • prime meridian
Greenwich is famous all over the world as the home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. At the Royal Observatory you can stand on the Prime Meridian line.
uk - greenwich • greenwich meridian • cutty sark • royal observatory • prime meridian
In the Aftermath, Collecting
In the days after September 11, 2001, a collector offers some suggestions.
september 11 2001 • collecting • family history • world trade center
In the days after September 11, 2001, a collector offers some suggestions.
september 11 2001 • collecting • family history • world trade center
Marine Travel in Alaska
Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska
coastal alaska • alaska ferry • southeast alaska • inside passage • marine travel
Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska
coastal alaska • alaska ferry • southeast alaska • inside passage • marine travel
Museum-Hopping in Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Twin Cities boast the third most museums in the U. S. The following, all in the smaller twin, Saint Paul, give you an idea of their contents, size and diversity.
science museum of minnesota • minnesota children's museum • minnesota museum of american art • twin city model railroad museum • minnesota transportation museum
The Twin Cities boast the third most museums in the U. S. The following, all in the smaller twin, Saint Paul, give you an idea of their contents, size and diversity.
science museum of minnesota • minnesota children's museum • minnesota museum of american art • twin city model railroad museum • minnesota transportation museum
Review: The Man From The Creeks
Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.
northern books • kroetsch • robert kroetsch • man from the creeks • sam mcgrew
Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.
northern books • kroetsch • robert kroetsch • man from the creeks • sam mcgrew
See England and the Eclipse in Pullman Comfort
Join the Travel Sleuth on the Charter Riviera Express from Paddington to see the Solar Eclipse in Cornwall. Relax in comfort and enjoy the scenic rail route through southern England.
rail travel • railway travel • cornwall • london • eclipse
Join the Travel Sleuth on the Charter Riviera Express from Paddington to see the Solar Eclipse in Cornwall. Relax in comfort and enjoy the scenic rail route through southern England.
rail travel • railway travel • cornwall • london • eclipse
The History of Long Branch, Ontario 1884 - 1984
Long Branch Park was once an exclusive summer vacation site catering to Toronto's elite. The reason for its success was also one of the main causes of its decline.
long branch ontario • thomas wilkie • toronto summer resort • lake ontario • etobicoke villages
Long Branch Park was once an exclusive summer vacation site catering to Toronto's elite. The reason for its success was also one of the main causes of its decline.
long branch ontario • thomas wilkie • toronto summer resort • lake ontario • etobicoke villages
Underground Seattle
Ah, the depths to which we'll go to uncover a bit of history! This quirky tour takes you through the underbelly of the Emerald City. Not the bluest skies you've ever seen.
seattle • pioneer square • klondike • gold rush • underground tour
Ah, the depths to which we'll go to uncover a bit of history! This quirky tour takes you through the underbelly of the Emerald City. Not the bluest skies you've ever seen.
seattle • pioneer square • klondike • gold rush • underground tour
A Day Trip to Bowen Island, BC
Bowen Island is just a short ferry ride from downtown Vancouver in BC, Canada. Plan a memorable day trip on its many trails, beaches and facilities.
bowen island bc day trips • day trips from vancouver bc • walking trails around killarney lake • hiking mount gardner • kayaking on bowen island
Bowen Island is just a short ferry ride from downtown Vancouver in BC, Canada. Plan a memorable day trip on its many trails, beaches and facilities.
bowen island bc day trips • day trips from vancouver bc • walking trails around killarney lake • hiking mount gardner • kayaking on bowen island
An Apparition of the Living
Mrs. Wilmot experienced an out of body experience and was seen by her husband and his cabin mate on a ship in stormy seas in 1863.
paranormal • parapsychology • apparitions of the living • obe • telepathy
Mrs. Wilmot experienced an out of body experience and was seen by her husband and his cabin mate on a ship in stormy seas in 1863.
paranormal • parapsychology • apparitions of the living • obe • telepathy
Australia's Labour Movement Begins
A background on the beginning of the labour movement in Australia, including the strikes in the 1800s, Australia's first Trade Union Act, and the right to vote for women.
history of australian labour movements • trade unions in australia • unionism in australia • the eight hour day movement • women right to vote australia
A background on the beginning of the labour movement in Australia, including the strikes in the 1800s, Australia's first Trade Union Act, and the right to vote for women.
history of australian labour movements • trade unions in australia • unionism in australia • the eight hour day movement • women right to vote australia
Bahamian Islands are Tropical Paradise
Stretching across 500 miles of the some of the most beautiful waters in the world, "The Islands of the Bahamas" are a 100,000 square mile tropical archipelago.
bahamas • nassau • paradise island • grand bahama • west end
Stretching across 500 miles of the some of the most beautiful waters in the world, "The Islands of the Bahamas" are a 100,000 square mile tropical archipelago.
bahamas • nassau • paradise island • grand bahama • west end
Eadweard Muybridge Photographs Running Horse,'73
In the 1870s some racehorse cognoscenti pondered whether at any time while running, horses have all hooves off the ground, an idea sometimes called unsupported transit.
eadweard muybridge • occident • leland stanford • photos of trotters • photos of harness racing horses
In the 1870s some racehorse cognoscenti pondered whether at any time while running, horses have all hooves off the ground, an idea sometimes called unsupported transit.
eadweard muybridge • occident • leland stanford • photos of trotters • photos of harness racing horses
Elisabeth of Bavaria
Famed for her beauty and fashion sense the reluctant Empress had little time for anything but traveling.
elisabeth of bavaria • sissi • emperor franz joseph • emperor of austria • empress of austria
Famed for her beauty and fashion sense the reluctant Empress had little time for anything but traveling.
elisabeth of bavaria • sissi • emperor franz joseph • emperor of austria • empress of austria
Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond and Goodwin Sands
The dangerous sands claimed many vessels. Lady Lovibond was the most famous of the phantom ships there. Some speculate that the sandbar is the legendary island, Lomea.
lady lovibond ghost ship • lady lovibond phantom ship • ghost ship • phantom ship • lady lovibond legend
The dangerous sands claimed many vessels. Lady Lovibond was the most famous of the phantom ships there. Some speculate that the sandbar is the legendary island, Lomea.
lady lovibond ghost ship • lady lovibond phantom ship • ghost ship • phantom ship • lady lovibond legend
High Society
This is a book review of High Society by Venetia Murray.
regency england • aristocracy • english history • early 19th century
This is a book review of High Society by Venetia Murray.
regency england • aristocracy • english history • early 19th century
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