# Maritime History **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/history/39.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Women's History Month -- Eleanor Creesy, Navigator of the Clipper Ship Flying](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/womens-history-month-eleanor-creesy-navigator-of-the-clipper-ship-flying/58948)
**Author:** [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/womens-history-month-eleanor-creesy-navigator-of-the-clipper-ship-flying/58948 "2021-04-01T11:06:33Z")
In addition to the speed of McKay’s clipper ship, one of the reasons for their fast voyages was Eleanor’s use of an early form of voyage routing. She was among the first to use the route around Patagonia recommended i… --- ## [4 Yrs at Sea, 18 War Crossings, 68 yrs as a Barber, 100% Merchant Mariner](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/4-yrs-at-sea-18-war-crossings-68-yrs-as-a-barber-100-merchant-mariner/58704)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/4-yrs-at-sea-18-war-crossings-68-yrs-as-a-barber-100-merchant-mariner/58704 "2021-03-23T17:39:18Z")
From the article about this incredible man & his experiences: “Now in 2021, Russell and his family look forward to celebrating his 100th birthday. He still flies the American flag and the Merchant Marine flag in his fro… --- ## [Replica East Indiaman Gøtheborg](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/replica-east-indiaman-gotheborg/58531)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/replica-east-indiaman-gotheborg/58531 "2021-02-26T21:04:27Z")
A replica of the Swedish East Indiaman Gøtheborg has been sold and will be sailing to the East again soon: https://transpacificvn.com/news/greencarrier-buys-replica-of-17th-century-square-rigger It doesn’t say if she w… --- ## [Veteran ships](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/veteran-ships/55874)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/veteran-ships/55874 "2021-02-03T13:30:12Z")
The 1911 built D/S Hestmanden survived two world wars, the first as neutral a and the secon in allied service under Northraships management. She has now done her first trip unassisted by tug since 1964: … --- ## [Sadie Horton, First Recognized Female Merchant Mariner Veteran of WW2](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sadie-horton-first-recognized-female-merchant-mariner-veteran-of-ww2/58203)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sadie-horton-first-recognized-female-merchant-mariner-veteran-of-ww2/58203 "2021-01-29T22:19:58Z")
https://www.navyleague.org/news/highlighting-our-heroes-sadie-horton/ --- ## [Jacob Stolt-Nielsen](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jacob-stolt-nielsen/57929)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jacob-stolt-nielsen/57929 "2021-01-06T21:18:18Z")
For all those who think that ALL Shipowners are just greedy, none-caring, hard nosed capitalist that don’t care about their crews, their safety or well being, should take the time to read about Jacob Stolt-Nielsen: http… --- ## [My ships videogallery - Piraeus,Greece](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/my-ships-videogallery-piraeus-greece/15545)
**Author:** [@PetranPireotis](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/PetranPireotis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/my-ships-videogallery-piraeus-greece/15545 "2021-01-03T01:28:23Z")
As most of you may have seen , I've tried to do a videos collection from almost all ships that arrive and depart from the main port of Piraeus(ferry and cruise port ) during the last 4 years,plus some (especially the mos… --- ## [Can anyone define this word for me? "mehdze"](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/can-anyone-define-this-word-for-me-mehdze/56459)
**Author:** [@WillyJP](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/WillyJP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/can-anyone-define-this-word-for-me-mehdze/56459 "2020-08-24T13:52:22Z")
In the course of doing some local (Oregon Coast, US) history research in old newspaper archives, I came across a shipping report of departures and arrivals @ Astoria (Columbia River) for the week of 2-8, Feb.,1853. I no… --- ## [75th VJ Day](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/75th-vj-day/56362)
**Author:** [@Emrobu](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Emrobu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/75th-vj-day/56362 "2020-08-16T04:55:26Z")
Why not kiss a sailor to celebrate? --- ## [When ships had "lines"](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/when-ships-had-lines/55510)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/when-ships-had-lines/55510 "2020-06-30T19:53:26Z")
I can remember when ships like this existed: https://www.sjohistorie.no/no/skip/22185 --- ## [Veteran ship Hansteen](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/veteran-ship-hansteen/55824)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/veteran-ship-hansteen/55824 "2020-06-21T19:24:30Z")
The Steam/Sail ship Hansteen was built in 1867 and is still sailing (sometimes). She is now the only ship from the time when steam was introduced as propulsion for ship, but not entirely thrusted. She is now a Museum S… --- ## [Old submarines](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/old-submarines/50524)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/old-submarines/50524 "2020-02-26T17:29:24Z")
I didn’t know that submarines existed 150 years ago, but one is being restored in NZ: The wreck of another one half that age has been located off Turkey: --- ## [Boat, 44' Motor Lifeboat (MLB) CG Historian's office](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/boat-44-motor-lifeboat-mlb-cg-historians-office/54204)
**Author:** [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/boat-44-motor-lifeboat-mlb-cg-historians-office/54204 "2020-02-14T14:17:59Z")
An excerpt: With the 44’ MLB design along with the earlier 52’ steel MLBs, the Coast Guard finally abandoned wood as a lifeboat building material. As with the earlier Type TRS motor lifeboat, the semi-tunnel stern… --- ## [Japanese Aircraft Carrier wreck found](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/japanese-aircraft-carrier-wreck-found/53108)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/japanese-aircraft-carrier-wreck-found/53108 "2019-11-05T12:23:47Z")
The American R/V Petrel has found the wreck of the Japanese Aircraft Carrier Akagi off Midway Island in the Pacific: (Google translated from Sysla today) --- ## [Nostalgia](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/nostalgia/53060)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/nostalgia/53060 "2019-10-18T11:15:12Z")
PS\> I saw the Manhattan at the anchorage off Chittagong, Bangladesh in 1972 when she arrived with a cargo of grain as a gift from USAid at a time when there were starvation in the aftermath of the 1971 war. She was fa… --- ## [Ocean Phoenix at the Breaker’s yard?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ocean-phoenix-at-the-breaker-s-yard/52642)
**Author:** [@Slick\_cam1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Slick_cam1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ocean-phoenix-at-the-breaker-s-yard/52642 "2019-09-08T14:59:46Z")
In Brownsville for work this week. I always like to see what ships are at the breakers. I noticed the attractive profile of an a much older American break bulk freighter. Drove over to take a look and 99% sure I can see … --- ## [Andrew Furuseth merchant seaman and an American labor leader](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/andrew-furuseth-merchant-seaman-and-an-american-labor-leader/52116)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/andrew-furuseth-merchant-seaman-and-an-american-labor-leader/52116 "2019-07-19T19:57:26Z")
In another forum I just came across a mentioning of a Norwegian-American that became an influential union boss in USA from the 1890s to his death in 1938: There was even a Liberty ship named for him, which later beca… --- ## [Is this the world’s most dangerous sea route? - BBC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-this-the-world-s-most-dangerous-sea-route-bbc/51382)
**Author:** [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-this-the-world-s-most-dangerous-sea-route-bbc/51382 "2019-05-01T19:33:18Z")
Is this the world’s most dangerous sea route? BBC By James Clark 29 April 2019 When I was a child, my grandfather Alfred Downes often spoke about the 128-day journey that he took in 1949 aboard the Pamir. The famous… --- ## [USS Monitor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/uss-monitor/5647)
**Author:** [@trekleader](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/trekleader)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/uss-monitor/5647 "2019-02-06T18:07:26Z")
Ran across this picture and thought you guys might enjoy it... http://www.shorpy.com/node/3231?size=\_original --- ## [Spring Cleaning History](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/spring-cleaning-history/48328)
**Author:** [@KPChief](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/KPChief)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/spring-cleaning-history/48328 "2018-12-15T18:45:25Z")
Well the spring cleaning is till in progress and I found these two volumes in my collection. I have no idea when or how they came into my possession but I took a second look just before binning them and I thought it migh… --- ## [Historical engine artifacts](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/historical-engine-artifacts/49837)
**Author:** [@Odlanyer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Odlanyer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/historical-engine-artifacts/49837 "2018-12-15T15:18:26Z")
Good evening, I’m new in this forum. I’m an archaeologist, and I’m working now in a site that used to be a boatyard. Thus, I found part of what I think is an engine (steam engine?). Attached is a photo (Looks like I can… --- ## [250 Years of Watt's Engine](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/250-years-of-watts-engine/48629)
**Author:** [@Emrobu](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Emrobu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/250-years-of-watts-engine/48629 "2018-07-19T23:53:40Z")
Next year, James Watt’s legendary patent, A method of lessening the consumption of steam in steam engines-the separate condenser, will be 250 years old! I would like to celebrate. I’m looking for places that are going … --- ## [What is a Maritime Nation, and is the United States one?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-is-a-maritime-nation-and-is-the-united-states-one/48508)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Newport](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Alan_Newport)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-is-a-maritime-nation-and-is-the-united-states-one/48508 "2018-07-09T16:58:16Z")
“We are all maritime nations,” said commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet Vice Adm. John D. Alexander in a statement. “We all prosper through trade and the majority of the trade goes through the Indo-Pacific region.” I have s… --- ## [Survey of the USS Emmons, Lost at Okinawa in WWII](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/survey-of-the-uss-emmons-lost-at-okinawa-in-wwii/48372)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Boebert1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Earl_Boebert1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/survey-of-the-uss-emmons-lost-at-okinawa-in-wwii/48372 "2018-06-14T13:33:49Z")
Assessment and Significance of a World War II battle site: recording the USS Emmons using a High‐Resolution DEM combining Multibeam Bathymetry and SfM Photogrammetry Fascinating stuff. Cheers, Earl --- ## [Pea Patch Island, DE](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pea-patch-island-de/44797)
**Author:** [@Biddlecomb](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Biddlecomb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pea-patch-island-de/44797 "2017-05-01T16:42:29Z")
Nearly every river pilot has told me that Pea Patch Island on the Delaware was 'man made' via a colonial cargo ship that ran aground in the shallows. I've found no definitive proof though the folk lore is noted in Wikipe… --- ## [Video's of commercial ships and boats](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/videos-of-commercial-ships-and-boats/16885)
**Author:** [@North](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/North)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/videos-of-commercial-ships-and-boats/16885 "2017-02-03T09:56:38Z")
Dear all, As this is my first post on gCaptain (however I read along for long time already), I feel the need to introduce myself briefly: I am a middle aged men from the Netherlands, I am Ship Owner and I am Master Mar… --- ## [Armed Merchant Raiders in Naval History](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/armed-merchant-raiders-in-naval-history/16177)
**Author:** [@PaddyWest2012](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/PaddyWest2012)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/armed-merchant-raiders-in-naval-history/16177 "2016-05-02T15:38:22Z")
I've been doing some reading lately on the various armed merchant raiders and q-ships of naval history. Interesting stuff. Names like Alabama, Shenandoah, Moewe, Wolf, Seeadler, and Kormoran evoke stories of modern swash… --- ## [Various Ferries Videos](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/various-ferries-videos/9289)
**Author:** [@PetranPireotis](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/PetranPireotis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/various-ferries-videos/9289 "2015-12-02T15:11:31Z")
//youtu.be/XIb1XZe7QgQ --- ## [Unidentified tanker(?) in New Orleans](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/unidentified-tanker-in-new-orleans/15189)
**Author:** [@CaptDag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptDag)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/unidentified-tanker-in-new-orleans/15189 "2015-08-23T09:51:08Z")
can anyone help identify this ship on Google maps at the Southern Recycling facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. I'm sure she has been scrapped by now. odd looking for a tanker. looks more like a glorified barge. and… --- ## [Deck Cargo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/deck-cargo/14973)
**Author:** [@Day\_Sailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Day_Sailor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/deck-cargo/14973 "2015-06-30T04:37:01Z")
As I understand it there is a tradition that the skipper of a vessel could carry his own cargo above the hatch covers once he had taken on the owners cargo in the holds. Some skippers had a nice little side line exportin… [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/history/39.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/history/39.md?page=3)