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Remembering Pearl Harbor

By On December 7, 2011

It’s been 70 years since Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor, the single catastrophic event that launched the United States into World War II.  Today we remember [...]

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The Best Knives for the Pro-Mariner

By On June 12, 2010

I carry three things with me every time I go on deck. A Pelican Flashlight, Channel Locks and my knife. I have tried many and my absolute favorite knife is [...]

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Underwater Hotels – The World’s Most Spectacular

By On January 21, 2010

When your looking for adventure travel, the maritime industry has some spectacular options. From eco-cruise ships to Freighter Travel and more, the ocean is makes for a great excuse to [...]

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Veterans Day 2009!

By On November 11, 2009

gCaptain.com would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all those who have served to defend our country this Veterans Day 2009! For a full history of Veterans Day, [...]

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Notebooks that take harsh weather

By On June 3, 2009

Navagear points us to “Rite in the Rain”: The folks from “Rite in the Rain” were at the Pacific Marine Expo, and I picked up a brochure, an all-weather pen, [...]

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Google Changes Veterans Day “Doodle” to Acknowledge Coast Guard

By On November 12, 2008

Google, the search engine and advertising powerhouse that is just about set to take over the world, is catching some real grief over their original Veterans Day logo (shown above). [...]

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75th Annual National Maritime Day

By On May 22, 2008

Today marks the 75th annual National Maritime Day. In 1933 the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America officially declared May 22 as National Maritime Day. [...]

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