Black History Month: Paul Cuffe — African-American Captain, Ship Owner & Shipbuilder

During Black History Month, it is worthwhile to remember early African-American shipmasters. Who was the first? That is hard to say. Paul Cuffe is a good candidate.  An updated repost. Paul Cuffe was born on Cuttyhunk Island, MA on January … Continue reading

The Dual Discovery of the Whaling Brig Industry and Her Crew’s Fate Link to US Racial History

The shipwreck in 6,000 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico, 70 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi River, had first been spotted in 2011, by a geological data company scanning an oil lease area. The wreck was … Continue reading