Articles related to "Whalers"

The Essex and the Anne Alexander, whalers from Massachusetts' ports were rammed and sunk in the Pacific by enraged, wounded sperm whales.

Antique ships' logs contain valuable details of past conditions at sea.

Once a target for whaling boats, now humpbacks draw whale watching crowds with their acrobatics, as they rebound from a history of being hunted.

While Whaling Commission nations meet to discuss escalating tensions between pro and anti whaling nations, whaling nations increase quotas to international criticism.

Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.

Scenic Point Lobos State Reserve between Monterey and Carmel, California offers visitors hiking trails, wildlife viewing, scuba diving and a whaling museum.

Did these vindictive sperm whales really exist? Herman Melville's life reveals possible connections between these two legendary whales.

Sea Shepherd, the anti-whaling organisation, announced today that a Japanese boat in the Antarctic had rammed the Ady Gil, severely damaging it.

Sidney Crosby has 101 points and just six power-play goals. Has anyone ever scored 100 points with fewer power-play tallies?

Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park, St. Paul's Rock Scenic Reserve, sightseeing cruises, ferryboat rides, hiking tours and Whangaroa Harbor offer pleasures galore.

Head to Great and Little Exuma away from tourist crowds for wide open beaches, limitless coral reefs for snorkling, and small islands just offshore awaiting discovery.

It was there for five million years, but somehow they missed it until now: a pink iguana in the Galapagos Islands!

Determined to destroy the white whale that cost him his leg, Captain Ahab (Gregory Peck), relentlessly pursues the scarred, white leviathan, Moby Dick.

Maui is a popular vacation island, and the hotel choices can seem overwhelming. Here are my top hotel and resort picks, to help make your Hawaii travel plans easier.

The Ontario Hockey League is one of three leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League, which is the largest hockey league in the world.

Hunting has brought the Right Whales close to extinction, their slow movements made them an easy target.

While Scotland has many historic public houses, some have unique features that make a visit to them extra special. These are a few of the more unusual Scottish pubs.

Whales are in danger from Japanese whalers, but since the release of Whale Wars the issue has sparked a controversy over illegal whaling under the guise of research.

Some best things to see and do on Maui: You can spend your Hawaiian vacation sipping pool side drinks, but your trip will be more meaningful if you take in the sights.

The addition of Brian Burke to the Toronto Maple Leafs head office was a move to put the Leafs in the right direction to winning their 14th Stanley Cup.

Kangaroo Island is an unspoiled paradise separated from the rest of South Australia by only 15km of sea but a world away from daily cares and with a gentle pace to life.

Genetic studies prove that the right whales of the North Pacific are a separate species. But they in serious danger of extinction and very little is known about them

Pilot Whale are known to swim very fast underwater. They actively pursue squid, and their unique hunting strategy is very successful.

In the past whalers often scratched designs onto the teeth of Sperm Whales. Modern scrimshanders now use a variety of other materials to continue this tradition.

The famous surviving giant tortoise of the Galapagos has mated again but reintroduction plans for Pinta Island, once damage is repaired, may involve another subspecies.

Alexandra Silber gave a poignant and heartbreaking performance as Julie, and Kathryn Akin held up role of Nettie admirably, replacing Lesley Garrett on 15 October 2008.

Brief biography of writer Herman Melville whose one classic novel Moby Dick stands by him, best known for the line "Call Me Ishmael."

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World didn't just adapt those two Patrick O'Brian novels. Incidents from numerous Aubrey-Maturin adventures appear in the film.

The general misconception about eating out on Maui is that fine dining will break the bank. But if you know where to look, you'll be pleasantly surprised--and satiated!

These delicious fish entrees have been served at Castle Harbour Hotel, the Newport Room in the Fairmont Southampton Hotel and the Whaler Inn, also at the Fairmont.

Amateur genealogists, especially those who are new to the endeavor, will discover amazing variations in the spelling of their family names.

White island is no stroll in the park. This noisy, active volcano, also one of New Zealand's best dive sites, will keep you fascinated on top as well as underneath.

How would the NHL look if teams could go back and draft all over again?

How would the NHL look if teams could go back and draft all over again?

The Bay of Islands is an area of great natural beauty and offers much to the tourist. Read here to learn about the background and exciting opportunities avaialable.

Alexandre Daigle may be the poster boy for bad draft picks amoung NHL fans, but there has been more high draft picks that did nothing than you think.

Despite being older than several NHL coaches, including his last one, Chris Chelios is committed to playing somewhere this upcoming season.

The 58,000-mile voyage of the CSS Shenandoah marked the only time the flag of the Confederate States of America traversed the globe.

Picture books are an important resource when it comes to discussing the environment and other green issues with young children.

This is the true, raw, sea adventure/tragedy about the crew of the Essex, forced to abandon their ship and survive the elements, after the attack of an angry, sperm whale

Family groups often stay together for life, and different groups have developed their own cultures.

Marine travel provides a ready way to explore the many wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities found in coastal Alaska

If you're looking for fun in the sun for the whole family, the Hawaiian island of Maui is the perfect destination.

Hudson was abandoned to his fate in the bay that bears his name. No trace was ever found, or was it? What happened to Hudson and his crew?

Her unenviable task was to mend the dynastic quarrels and unite her people before European influence destroyed their culture altogether

Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.

This enormous whale was hunted to the brink of extinction, and there are still fears for its future.

Disentanglement teams work in partnership with agencies like the Coast Guard to free marine mammals like whales that become entangled in debris and old fishing gear

San Diego, is one of the best places in the world to watch whales. Gray whales migrate annually from Baja to Alaska and come within miles of California's 2nd biggest city

Visit the Atlantic City Boat Show February 4-8, 2009. Drool over 750 luxury yachts & power boats on display. Try your luck at the casinos & stroll the famous boardwalk.