The investigation into the sinking of American cargo ship El Faro was one of the most complicated maritime investigations ever undertaken by the National Transportation Safety Board. In this 15 minute video, the NTSB summarizes the 2-year investigation into the October 1, 2015 sinking of the ship and the loss of all 33 mariners aboard. It also … [Read more...]
The National Hurricane Center Recorded an 83-Foot Wave Height Associated with Florence. It Could Be An Error, But Maybe Not
My eye lit up in amazement Wednesday morning after I scrolled to a tweet by the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch claiming that satellite radar picked up a significant wave height of 83-feet in the northeast quadrant of Hurricane Florence. My mind was blown, along with the others who shared, retweeted and commented on the post. A wave … [Read more...]
You Can Watch Hurricane Florence Roll In Live from the Frying Pan Tower – Here’s How
Update: Unfortunately, the Explore.org feed is down due to the storm. The group's website says they are troubleshooting. Check their Youtube and Facebook feeds for the latest. A video from the tower just before sunset Thursday is posted here. The Fry Pan Tower is a former Coast Guard Light Station located some 34 miles south offshore from Bald Head, North Carolina. You … [Read more...]
Photos: Hurricane Florence’s Enormity is Best Seen from Space
With Hurricane Florence continuing on a collision course with the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast, officials are warning of life-threating conditions consisting of hurricane-force winds, massive storm surge, and an obscene amount of rainfall. As of 2 p.m. ET, Hurricane Florence was located about 435 miles (700 km) southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina, moving toward the … [Read more...]
These are the Three U.S. Navy Ships Built to Always Remember 9/11
In the spirit of never forgetting the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. Navy has built three ships dedicated and named after the locations where the 9/11 attacks took place. The ships, USS New York, USS Arlington, and USS Somerset, each incorporated materials from the sites in honor of the victims and first responders. USS New York (LPD 21), named in honor … [Read more...]