Master Austin S. Fithian stood on the bridge wing, his eyes scanning the grey waters of the English Channel. Ahead of him were two ships in the port column of the ECM-17 convoy. As he leaned against the cold steel of the wing, he looked…
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What is a “magic pipe” in shipboard terminology? It has nothing to do with illusionists or entertainers working aboard cruise ships. Nor does it have anything to do with hiding illegal substances in coils of copper tubing in a cargo ship’s hold. Nor does the…
OverviewJune is one of my favorite months to fish, both in fresh and saltwater. There’s none of the hoping for warmth like in April or wondering about the status of the striper migration like in May. You don’t have to wonder whether it’s too soon…
Saltwater fishing around Long Island shifts into high gear as the calendar turns to June. With warming water temperatures, more bait, and the striper migration in full swing, June offers one of the most productive and exciting months to be fishing. It is a saltwater…
It’s June and its time to get crackin! The summertime is now officially here, and with it comes an avalanche of fishing opportunity in the saltwater. No doubt, fluke fishing will take top billing as the start of the season has been on for a…
Many nations have ruled the seas since ancient times. The Phoenicians, Egyptians, Romans, Carthaginians, Vikings, and the Italian city-states of Venice and Genoa were all preeminent maritime powers in their time. The 16th Century saw the rise of the Spanish and Portuguese as they plundered…
It has been one year since the massive cargo ship DALI knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland on March 26, 2024. It was shocking to see a shoreside video of the iconic bridge collapse like bowling pins with one solid strike. On…
Captain Noah H. Moore struggled with opening the hatch as he entered the bridge. The fifty to sixty mile an hour rain-soaked winds whipped along the bridge wing. Finally able to pull the hatch shut behind him, he reached up and pulled off his soaked…
