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  Buy print book now! Just $17.95!Buy now for Kindle! Just $2.99!The Fyddeye Guide to America's Lighthouses makes your heritage travel planning easier by showing you hundreds of fascinating and historic lighthouses you can visit today on the east coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and the west coast. Alaska and Hawaii included! |
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 Buy print book now! Just $24.95!Buy now for Kindle! Just $6.99!The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History is a comprehensive travel guide to more than 2,000 tall ships, lighthouses, maritime museums and other maritime heritage attractions. Perfect for budget travelers, use the Guide to plan your trips to our historic sites! |
 Buy now for Kindle! Just $2.99!Buy now for Nook!Buy now for iPad!Blowing Out the Stink—a fisherman’s phrase for doing laundry at sea—tells the true story of the 1897 schooner Wawona and the quirky adventures of her captains and crews in the North Pacific. Now on Smashwords! |
About the Author — Joe Follansbee is the author of seven books, including three books on streaming media. He also works as the communications director for the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. He lives in Seattle with his wife, two daughters, and four chickens.
New history research library to hold large collection of diving materials
- Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012 16:33
- Written by History of Diving Museum
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- Category: Maritime
On Wednesday, Feb. 29th, the History of Diving Museum will hold a special event to dedicate the new Bauer Diving History Research Library. Named after the museum's founders, Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, the new facility serves as the repository of the Bauer Library Collection, which consists of approximately 2,500 volumes. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of rare books relative to the story of undersea exploration and was amassed by the Bauers over a span of four decades.
The collection is focused on titles published prior to the mid-1900's and includes some very early publications dating back to the 1700s. Included are books, prints, woodcuts, catalogues, and photographs illustrating diving history, treasure hunting, submarine warfare, natural history and other aspects of underwater exploration.
The project was made possible with a matching grant awarded by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. The matching grant allowed the museum to purchase custom archival quality bookshelves, document storage drawers, a waterless fire suppression system, light fixtures, and an art hanging system. Technological improvements include wireless Internet, and audio-visual equipment to make it a functional space for business meeting and events.
"The staff, board, and volunteers have all worked extremely hard on this project and its completion signifies a very important step forward for our young museum" said Erin Wolfe, the museum's interim director. Wolfe also said the research library serves as a meeting room, and is available to rent.
The museum and the library is open to the general public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The research library and meeting room will serve primarily as a special collection research facility open to the public by special appointment.
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Chest attributed to Capt. William Kidd finds home at Florida pirate museum
- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 08:38
- Written by St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
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- Category: Maritime
The 17th century chest attributed to Captain William Kidd has had a nomadic and storied history, almost as itinerant as its legendary former pirate owner. Now, it has found its way from the UK to a new home at the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum in St. Augustine, Fla.
The chest was acquired by museum founder Pat Croce from George Edmunds, a historian, collector and author of Kidd: The Search for His Treasure. The artifact is exhibited in the museum’s Captain’s Cabin alongside the 1699 ship’s log of Kidd’s final voyage to Execution Dock. “Finally, after a decade of pestering Mr. Edmunds to sell me Kidd’s Chest, the dream has come true!” Croce said.
Research conducted by Edmunds and another previous owner, Hubert Palmer, in the 19th century suggests the chest was once in Kidd’s possession. The beautifully crafted wooden chest features a brass plate around a worn keyhole inscribed with ‘Captain Kidd, Leith, Scotland’, and a 1668 King Charles II silver shilling. The interior of the wooden chest is lined with worn pages from a 17th century book. And it is rumored to have once had a false bottom that concealed sea charts and maps.
“This is really a priceless addition to our extensive collection of authentic pirate artifacts, especially since it’s from one of the most infamous pirates of all time,” said executive director Cindy Stavely.
Kidd’s Chest once belonged to brothers Guy and Hubert Palmer before WWII. Hubert Palmer, a collector and recognized authority on piracy, acquired the chest during his investigation of four charts found among Kidd’s belongings. After Palmer's death, the chest was held by barrister Anthony Howlett before it was gifted to Edmunds and then acquired by Croce after much perseverance. Croce met Edmunds through Phil Masters, who discovered Blackbeard's ship off the North Carolina coast in 1996.
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Houston Maritime Museum welcomes new development director
- Published on Thursday, 08 December 2011 08:11
- Written by Houston Maritime Museum
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The Board of Directors of the Houston Maritime Museum is pleased to welcome Diane Lipton as Director of Development. HMM showcases the influence of the maritime industry on the development of Houston and the state of Texas with ship models and displays from around the world. Lipton will lead development for the expansion of the museum, including its relocation to a larger and more strategic location that is closer to the ship channel.
“We are pleased that Diane has agreed to come on board. She will be essential to the continuing the growth of the museum, and with her impressive credentials we know she will guide us into a successful future,” stated Chairman of the Board Niels Aalund.
Lipton served as President of the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce from 2000 through 2010 and as its Director of Education through May, 2011. During her tenure, the East End Chamber worked with more than 300 community partners to develop a ten-year strategic vision. The successful implementation of the vision resulted in The National Engineering Academy at Chavez High School; a partnership with the Port of Houston Maritime Academies at Austin and Yates High Schools; the initial approval for the construction of the Dynamo stadium in the East End; the community-friendly design of the Harrisburg light rail line and an economic development program recognized as the one of the best programs across the region.
“The opportunity to work with the leaders of this industry to preserve and promote maritime history as the foremost economic generator in the development of the city, county and state is a unique privilege. I am eager to contribute to the expansion of the museum as a grand tribute to the Port of Houston when it celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2014,” says Lipton.
The Houston Maritime Museum’s mission is to capture and preserve the wonder and influence of maritime history and the marine industry with focus on the development of Houston, the Texas Gulf Coast, and the State of Texas.
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New exhibit in New Jersey examines black history in the oyster industry
- Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2011 08:09
- Written by Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center
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'The Abundant Oyster?', the inaugural exhibit in the Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center in Bivalve, N.J. has opened to the public. The exhibition consists of oral history excerpts, artifacts, photographs and newspaper accounts that recall the experiences of African-Americans in Bivalve, Shellpile, Port Norris and Maurice River, N.J. during the height of the area's oyster industry.
Oral histories collected since the late 1980s were the source material for much of the exhibit, which presents local history in the words of those who lived it. Current and former area residents recounted stories and reminiscences about family, school, church, play, schooners, crew members, captains, tongers, shuckers and migrant workers. Original artifacts, photographs and newspaper accounts further illustrate this rich history. Visitors will also have the opportunity to listen to excerpts of the oral histories.
The exhibition 'The Abundant Oyster?' was made possible by a grant from New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
"We appreciate the NJ Council for the Humanities for recognizing the importance of the project. This grant provides a much needed boost for the exhibit," said Meghan Wren, executive director, "This will serve as a wonderful foundation and a lasting exhibit, which will seed and compliment the cadre of exhibits that will eventually create a national destination right here in Bivalve."
The exhibit will be open during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
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