China’s First Offshore Wind SOVs Launched
The first two purpose-built Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for the Chinese offshore wind market have been launched at the ZMPC shipyard in China. The two Ulstein-designed SOVs are being built...
Today’s article from the San Francisco Chronicle, “Obamas could inspire a wave of water dogs” gives a clear description why history’s most famous maritime dogs are getting lots of attention these days. They write:
First lady Michelle Obama told People magazine that the family is looking to rescue a Portuguese water dog in April, though her press secretary said Thursday that the decision isn’t final. President Barack Obama had also mentioned a Labradoodle as an appealing choice.
“Obviously they have their favorites that the president and first lady have outlined before – with, of course, the Portuguese water dog being a top contender – but there hasn’t been a selection yet,” Katie McCormick Lelyveld said.
Michelle Obama also praised the dogs’ personality and size in the People magazine interview.
“Temperamentally they’re supposed to be pretty good,” Michelle Obama said. “From the size perspective, they’re sort of middle of the road – it’s not small, but it’s not a huge dog. And the folks that we know who own them have raved about them. So that’s where we’re leaning.” Article Link
Well, considering the buzz, we thought we would digg into the maritime history of this famous breed of dogs. The following is what we discovered:
.
.
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 105,961 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign UpMaritime and offshore news trusted by our 105,961 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up