Nov 11, 2022
She was known all around the world, thanks to Gordon Lightfoot’s famous song. But most people never knew that the song is a factual account of the sinking of a famous and beloved iron ore ship, the Edmund Fitzgerald. The sinking of the Mighty Fitz was one of the worst maritime tragedies in US history. Today, as we do every year, we honor her crew, their loved ones, and all of our maritime families.
Also, Happy Veteran’s Day to all our veterans and their loved ones.
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Nov 11, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
She was known all around the world, thanks to Gordon Lightfoot’s famous song. But most people never knew that the song is a factual account of the sinking of a famous and beloved iron ore ship, the Edmund Fitzgerald. The sinking of the Mighty Fitz was one of the worst maritime tragedies in US history. Today, as we do every year, we honor her crew, their loved ones, and all of our maritime families.
Also, Happy Veteran’s Day to all our veterans and their loved ones.
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Nov 10, 2022
A closer look at who’s on the river today, from the perspective of where these ships fit into what’s essential in our daily lives.
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Nov 10, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A closer look at who’s on the river today, from the perspective of where these ships fit into what’s essential in our daily lives.
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Nov 09, 2022
Contenders have been at sea for a little over two months, and boats are now rounding the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa after departing France in September. In first place is Simon Curwen of the UK, and in second place, about a day behind him, is Kirsten Neuschäfer, from South Africa. Neuschäfer the only woman sailing in the race, and she sailed past Cape Town yesterday.
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Nov 9, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Contenders have been at sea for a little over two months, and boats are now rounding the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa after departing France in September. In first place is Simon Curwen of the UK, and in second place, about a day behind him, is Kirsten Neuschäfer, from South Africa. Neuschäfer the only woman sailing in the race, and she sailed past Cape Town yesterday.
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Nov 08, 2022
This week we see a full moon under clear skies, a rare thing this time of year. We also had a lunar eclipse this week. All reasons to appreciate the beauty and power of the Moon, that orbiting planet that exerts so much influence over our home, Earth.
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Nov 8, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
This week we see a full moon under clear skies, a rare thing this time of year. We also had a lunar eclipse this week. All reasons to appreciate the beauty and power of the Moon, that orbiting planet that exerts so much influence over our home, Earth.
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Nov 07, 2022
Today, as the weather turns cold and snow comes to the highlands, we’ll talk about how wind and temperature can work together to create life threatening circumstances on board for people working out in the weather.
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Nov 7, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, as the weather turns cold and snow comes to the highlands, we’ll talk about how wind and temperature can work together to create life threatening circumstances on board for people working out in the weather.
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Nov 04, 2022
First big storm of the season hits the coast today. We’ll talk about winter weather here, and look at some terms like “atmospheric river” and “coastal jet.”
Overall, it’s not the worst storm we’ve ever seen by a long shot, but it’s going to rain like mad for awhile. Hunker down a bit, prepare for a power outage, and keep an eye out for flooding.
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Nov 4, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
First big storm of the season hits the coast today. We’ll talk about winter weather here, and look at some terms like “atmospheric river” and “coastal jet.”
Overall, it’s not the worst storm we’ve ever seen by a long shot, but it’s going to rain like mad for awhile. Hunker down a bit, prepare for a power outage, and keep an eye out for flooding.
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