In late January 1878, the Steamship Metropolis set out from Philadelphia, loaded with 500 tons of cast-iron rails, 200 tons of coal and other supplies. Heading for Brazil, the vessel also carried about 215 passengers, many of whom were slated to help build a Brazilian…
Long Island Boating World
A New York Boat Show ticket at the Javits Center costs $20. It is always a wonderful show. However, if your taste goes to the larger luxury yachts, you might want to take a quick flight to Port Hercule, Monaco, for the Monaco Yacht Show…
Early LifeEdward John Smith was born in Hanley, Staffordshire England on January 27, 1850. Smith went to the British School in Eturia Staffordshire. At 13 he left and operated a steam hammer. In 1867, he moved to Liverpool at age 17, following his half-brother Joseph…
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to a year filled with love, adventure, prosperity, and, of course, good food!Once again, I am attempting a healthier intake. It’s not that I eat badly, as…
Our boat is blocked up and tightly wrapped inside her white plastic cocoon, waiting for spring to hit the water again. But just because she is winterized does not mean that work does not continue over the winter. There is plenty that needs to be…
Don’t get me more pissed than I already am! I finished this article once and it disappeared into the computer “Never, Never Land.” So here I go again! It seems that the traditional ship’s wheel is under attack. I can’t believe I have to address…
He nervously paced the passageway. Wringing his hat in his hands, an elder member of his fellow steerage passengers walked up to him and patted him on the back. “Easy my boy,” the elder said softly. “She will be fine.” The young man smiled. Suddenly,…
I am reaching out to the Greater Boating Community to find a solution to a dredging problem located off the southeast corner of Manhattan Beach in Sheepshead Bay Channel.In the United States Coast Guard District 1 Notice to Mariners for several years under shoaling, it…
Until the end of time, there will probably always be a friendly debate over which is better… sailboats or powerboats. Sailboat owners will argue that their day on the water is environmentally friendly, with only a small ‘carbon footprint’ from firing up a two-cylinder engine…
Before we jump into some fishy talk for the New Year, let’s take a look at the fishing, boating, and outdoor shows we have on tap this month.The Progressive New England Boat Show will be at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center January 10 –…