Friday, November 20, 2009
Moby Dick Sea Song
Wikipedia told us today that it is the anniversary of the 1820 sinking of the whaling ship Essex. The Essex was supposedly attacked by a ticked off sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean, sinking the ship and leaving its dwindling survivors to eventually resort to cannibalism in their lifeboats.
Oh, and the story of the angry whale inspired Herman Melville to write Moby-Dick.
With that, our Sea Song of the Week is Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin :-)
More about the Essex and the Melville connection at PBS.
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Oh, and the story of the angry whale inspired Herman Melville to write Moby-Dick.
With that, our Sea Song of the Week is Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin :-)
More about the Essex and the Melville connection at PBS.
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Labels: Famous, Rescued, Sea_Songs, Ship Wrecks
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sea Song of the Week: Calypso
This week’s Sea Song, John Denver’s tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau, was recommended by a friend on our FaceBook page.
Three facts about Calypso you may not have known:
Three facts about Calypso you may not have known:
- Calypso was originally a British Navy mine sweeper in WWII.
- She sank in 1996 in Singapore, a year before Jacques-Yves Cousteau died.
- The ship is currently being restored by the Cousteau Society, of which you can become a card-carrying member
Labels: Famous, Passion, Sea_Songs, Ship Wrecks
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
More Than Just a Ballad
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is just a sad song from the 70s to many people. We even featured the ballad as our Sea Song of the Week this past Halloween because it is so chilling to hear, even after more than three decades.
However, every year on this date, the Gordon Lightfoot song takes on more significance as we remember the sinking of the 729-foot long freighter on Lake Superior 34 years ago today. If it's hard for you to fathom that a ship over 700 feet long was lost in a lake, let this be a reminder that weather should be taken seriously in any vessel - in any body of water.
The 29 men that were lost and their families are in our thoughts today as a ceremony is being held in Detroit to pay homage to those onboard.
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However, every year on this date, the Gordon Lightfoot song takes on more significance as we remember the sinking of the 729-foot long freighter on Lake Superior 34 years ago today. If it's hard for you to fathom that a ship over 700 feet long was lost in a lake, let this be a reminder that weather should be taken seriously in any vessel - in any body of water.The 29 men that were lost and their families are in our thoughts today as a ceremony is being held in Detroit to pay homage to those onboard.
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Labels: Hurricanes, Safety, Ship Wrecks
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Captain Kidd Ship Found
Researchers in the Caribbean have found what they believe to be the wreck of a pirate ship abandoned by Captain the Kidd in the 17th century.
I don't fully believe this article that the ship has remained untouched in only 10 feet of crystal clear water just 20 yards off the coast.
Is it the real deal? And how much loot do you think is on that ship anyway?
I don't fully believe this article that the ship has remained untouched in only 10 feet of crystal clear water just 20 yards off the coast.
Is it the real deal? And how much loot do you think is on that ship anyway?
Labels: Ship Wrecks
