https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d99_h30swtM The little-known moiré effect is the basis of this marker that helps mariners navigate hazards in port or close to shore. In this video, the host explains this effect and poses the question: why, in the case of Southampton, is a moiré effect beacon, aka an inogon leading mark, used to mark an undersea cable to be avoided instead of … [Read more...]
Sailboat Lightning Strike Caught On Camera
Terrible day for this sailboat moored off of Kassandra in Northern, Greece. Might want to give a once over of the electronics after a direct hit like that. At least the boat owner is laid over in a beautiful place if she needs repair. … [Read more...]
WATCH: Transition and Launch of the Guided Missile Destroyer Ralph Johnson (DDG 114)
On December 12th, 2015 the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer the Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) was launched from Pascagoula, Mississippi. The guided missile destroyer is named in honor of South Carolina native and Medal of Honor decorated Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson. Huntington Ingalls Industries describes that craft as a,"highly capable, multi-mission ship can conduct a variety of … [Read more...]
Castaway Who Survived 15 Months At Sea Accused of Eating Friend
The remarkable story of Mexican castaway Salvador Alvarenga has taken grim turn as the family of the boy who accompanied him on his ill fated fishing trip off the coast of Chiapas Mexico has accused him of cannibalism and is suing for $1 million dollars. Alvarenga was made famous in 2014 after spending 15 months adrift at sea in a small fishing boat. He set out for … [Read more...]
Intense Video: Tanker Misses Collision with Stalled Boat by Mere Feet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsh5pgJCup8 This is a fabulous example of the dangers inexperienced boaters inadvertently putting themselves in harms way around larger vessels. No one is pointing fingers for the pleasure cruiser stalling out, but thankfully for all involved, this was a near miss and not a direct hit. … [Read more...]