Of the more than 2,700 Liberty ships built during World War II, only two are still operational in the United States. One, the John W. Brown, now docked in Baltimore, may become homeless when its five-year agreement for free berthing at Rukert … Continue reading
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We recently posted about various devices and schemes for cleaning plastic and other flotsam from harbors and waterways. Roberta Weisbrod was kind enough to point out another great example of such a device — Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Water Wheel, or “Mr. … Continue reading
After spending a month on dock at Colonna’s Shipyard in Norfolk, VA, the Liberty ship SS John W. Brown is now steaming up the Elizabeth River on its way back home to Baltimore. During World War II, eighteen American shipyards built … Continue reading
The wreckage of one of two missing ships from Franklin’s lost expedition of 1845 is believed to have been found. It is not known yet if the wreck is of HMS Terror or HMS Erebus. The Franklin expedition was an attempt … Continue reading
I recently booked a berth on the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry on a passage next September from Newport to Bermuda under the command of Captain Richard Bailey. I find it hard to believe that it was so long ago, but nevertheless, … Continue reading
Interesting news about the US Coast Guard training ship, the barque Eagle. As reported by The Day, The Coast Guard barque Eagle may go to Baltimore for extensive repairs so future officers can keep training on the ship for years … Continue reading
Starting this Wednesday, June 13th, Baltimore, MD will host its “Star-Spangled Sailabration,” a week long festival with 18 tall ships and 22 naval vessels, marking the start of Maryland’s three year commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. In addition to the parade … Continue reading
Around Fells Point and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will be a glorious place for any schooner lover to be this evening. There will be a parade of sail of the over forty schooners who are participating the 21st Annual Great Chesapeake Bay … Continue reading