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Captain Richard Rodriguez is a US Coast Guard approved instructor based in the San Juan Islands, Washington. Also a Rescue Tug Captain, Richard's posts on his blog "Bitterend" feature Vessel Assist calls that include live tracking of his vessel.


Saturday, April 6, 2013
Historic Sea Forts of England
Navy

Historic Sea Forts of England

Historic Sea Forts An armada of sea forts were built during World War II specifically designed to repel smaller aircraft flying in to attack Great Britain.

April 6, 2013
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Friday, June 12, 2009
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A Sinking Ship – World’s Largest Yacht Transporter

Dockwise Yacht Transport has been in the boat delivery business for 21 years. Their semi-submersible vessels operate world wide. Launched in April of 2008, the

June 12, 2009
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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Crane Photos – Heavy Lift Cranes & Rigging

The maritime and ship-building industry has a constant need to move the world’s heaviest loads between ship and shore and even employees  the biggest

April 7, 2009
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Navy

Early Aircraft Carriers

When we think of early Aircraft Carriers, most defer to the US Navy converting Jupiter (Collier # 3) in 1920 to CVI Langley. Commissioned in March 1922,

November 7, 2008
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Ballast Free Ships

University of Michigan researchers are investigating a radical new design for cargo ships that would eliminate ballast tanks, the water-filled compartments

October 23, 2008
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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Great Shipwreck Photos

Stunning, dramatic shipwreck photography by Donibane Sanjuan. See more here. Via Dark Roasted

October 15, 2008
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
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RCMP St. Roch – Artic Explorer – Historic Ship Of The Week

Ship Name: RCMP vessel St Roch (pronounced “Saint Rock”) Vital Statistics (1944 configuration): Length: 31.8 m (104’3”) Beam: 7.5 m (24’7”)

July 6, 2008
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Pocket Cruise Ship Grounds in Alaska

The Juneau Empire is reporting: A cruise ship scraped the bottom of the Tracy Arm fjord Wednesday morning, forcing its crew to cut short its trip and call the

June 5, 2008
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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Wired Magazine: The Battle of Midway

(Ed. note: Wired . com is featuring a post comemerating the Battle of Midway) Japanese fleet carrier Hiryu is seen shortly before the United States Navy sank

June 4, 2008
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Russian Hovercraft: China Place Order

This admittedly isn’t the newest military tech on the block, but I just couldn’t help writing it up. Russia makes the world’s largest

May 17, 2008
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Incidents

B.C. Ferry Damage

MV Coastal Renaissance, Courtesy B.C. Ferries NANAIMO (NEWS1130) is reporting: B.C. Ferries has confirmed one of its shiny new ships has sustained some damage

May 14, 2008
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Are You a Security Threat?

(Ed. note: I received a this email today and thought if worthy of sharing.) Captain Rodriguez: It’s been interesting following your and your

May 14, 2008
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Offbeat

Monsters of the Deep

BBC News/Science is reporting: Monster warning to protect oceans The landing of a colossal squid by New Zealand fishermen earlier this year offered a rare

May 9, 2008
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
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Climate Change – Don’t argue with the people of Kiribati and Tuvalu in the South Pacific

Masig Island, one of the low-lying islands of the Torres Strait The Independent/UK is reporting: No one on Murray had ever seen such a high tide before. Other

May 8, 2008
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
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The Painted Hall: Greenwich, 300 years of maritime history

The Old Royal Naval College was designed by artist Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1696 and 1751. It started life as the Greenwich Hospital for Seamen,

May 4, 2008
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
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Argh, Google Ocean

This screenshot shows an example of high-resolution imagery above and below sea level. The view is looking eastward at Monterey Bay on the California coast

May 1, 2008
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Shipwrecks & Sea Disasters

Our favorite Picture Blog Dark Roasted Blend is running  a series titled: Shipwrecks & Sea Disasters Don’t miss it.  Here are but a few of their

May 1, 2008
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Monday, April 28, 2008
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Kon-Tiki: 60 years ago

One my early introduction to the sea was Thor Heyerdahl’s account of Kon-Tiki. Wired.com has revisited Kon-Tiki on her 60 th anniversary.  Here is a

April 28, 2008
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Maritime Security

Pirates free Spanish boat, crew

CNN.com/world is reporting: MADRID, Spain (CNN) — The crew of a Spanish fishing boat seized by pirates last week off the coast of Somalia has been freed,

April 27, 2008
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
USCG

Medical Disclosure – John Cota Faces New Charges

BYM Marine and Maritime news is reporting: A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging John Joseph Cota, a U.S. Coast Guard and California

April 23, 2008
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