Battleship USS New Jersey in Drydock at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

A short video of the Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey on the blocks in drydock at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.  As noted by the New York Times, no other U.S. battleship served in more military campaigns. Christened on the first … Continue reading

Changes at the Helm of the Historic Maine Schooner Lewis R. French

Congratulations to Captain Becky Wright and Nathan Sigouin who have taken over the helm and the stewardship of the historic Maine schooner Lewis R. French. Launched in April 1871, the French is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest commercial sailing vessel … Continue reading

Will a Governor’s Pen Sink the Battleship USS New Jersey?

The Battleship USS New Jersey has survived a lot.  Commissioned in 1943, she fought in World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War and supported U.S. operations during the Lebanese Civil War in 1983. Despite her success in combat, recent … Continue reading