At the start of World War II, it was decided that Queen Elizabeth was so vital to the war effort that she must not have her movements tracked by German spies. Therefore, an elaborate ruse was fabricated involving her sailing to Southampton to complete her fitting out. There were only two spring tides that year that would see the water level high enough for Queen Elizabeth to … [Read more...]
Maritime Monday for May 15th, 2017
Clarence "Frogman" Henry (born March 19, 1937), is an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home". Listen to some of his music here. Clarence Henry was born in New Orleans in 1937, moving to the Algiers neighborhood in 1948. He started learning piano as a child, with Fats Domino and Professor Longhair being his main … [Read more...]
Maritime Monday for May 1st, 2017: Sexy Women Holding Carp
Miss Monkey's Retail Anecdotes Some of Miss Monkey's closer associates already know that She earns Her beer money working part-time at a Maine based, family-owned clothing retailer that's been a Portland institution since 1919. Whilst pulling her Saturday afternoon shift, an interesting tale unfolded. After passing this anecdote along to some of her friends later that … [Read more...]
Maritime Monday for April 24th, 2017: Ultima Thule
Here Be Dragons What lies past the world’s edge? Laphams Quarterly: Thule... considered in classical literature to be the northernmost part of the world. With Virgil's Georgics, the term Ultima Thule came to denote any distant place located beyond the borders of the known world. Thule was the land of the midnight sun thought to be inhabited by blue pygmies and … [Read more...]
Maritime Monday for April 17th, 2017: Big White Cloud
Since leaving the band in 1968, he has released approximately 30 albums. Of his solo work, Cale is perhaps best known for his album Paris 1919, and his cover version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". Cale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Velvet Underground in 1996, and appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2010. more on … [Read more...]
Maritime Monday for April 10th, 2017: Bungo Straits
Notice! Travellers intending to embark on the Atlantic voyage are reminded that a state of war exists between Germany and her allies and Great Britain and her allies; that the zone of war includes the waters adjacent to the British Isles; that, in accordance with formal notice given by the Imperial German Government, vessels flying the flag of Great Britain, or any of her … [Read more...]
Maritime Monday for April 3rd, 2017: Magnetic Midnight
Trump To Convert US Military To 100% Coal-Fired Fighting Force April 1, 2017 - Work has already begun converting the US Navy’s stealth class destroyers to run on steam power generated by coal-fired burners. “It’s going to be great. So great.” The news is being welcomed in Trump-friendly Appalachia... keep reading see also: PS Crested Eagle embarking passengers at Old Swan … [Read more...]