On Sept. 12, 1944, the liberty ship George Ade was torpedoed off Cape Hatteras, N.C., by German Sub U-518. Coast Guard Cutters Jackson and Bedloe were sent out on a rescue mission during a hurricane. The mission ended with the loss of both cutters, including 21 of 22 officers and enlisted personnel.
A historical overview of how the United States Coast Guard’s revenue cutters were deployed during the Civil War.
A wreck-diving archaeologist and his quest to discover a missing submarine
Footage from BT.com article: May 27, 1940: ‘Dunkirk Spirit’ thwarts Hitler’s invasion as little ships come to troops’ rescue
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The Titanic’s last lunch menu, saved by a first-class passenger who climbed aboard a lifeboat whose crew was said to have been bribed to row
James and Jennifer Hamilton radioed the Coast Guard before approaching the bar at Wide Bay on the east coast of Australia. The month was September,
A bottle of wine that was recovered from the 1864 wreck of the Civil War blockade-runner Mary-Celestia was recently opened and sampled by sommeliers at a wine festival, who came away underwhelmed.
“We simply love being out on the ocean,” says Heidi, by way of explaining why they have covered more than 100,000 nautical miles since acquiring the Nordhavn 46 in 1995. No other production powerboat has circumnavigated three times.
A boat made famous by John Steinbeck’s The Log of the Sea of Cortez is getting a $2 million overhaul after having spent about a year underwater.
Trying Not to Sink: Choosing Boat Life After a Family Tragedy
The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
