Artison Boatworks – Restoration Candidate This sweet little 20′ Friendship Sloop was built in 1962 by Nathaniel D. Clapp from an original Charles Morse half model. She’s currently in the water and sailing, but her iron fastened backbone needs some work. The engine has been removed but could easily be replaced, there are a few …
As preservationist we applaud all who were associated with the restoration of this historic maritime structure. The following film presents a captivating blend of archival and contemporary footage, this documentary is a historical gem. The Amagansett Life-Saving Station has been a unique centerpiece of Long Island history since it was built in 1902. …
Under the auspices of the Classic Yacht Association of Australia and the authority of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, The Cup Regatta was raced on the northern waters of Port Phillip early this November. Alex of Alex McKinnon Photography recently captured the spirit and beauty of this race by taking these fine pictures of …
Ironclad legacy: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, older than the nation and the Navy, turns 250 By Robert McCabe – The Virginian-Pilot As you drive south over the Berkley Bridge, you can’t miss the cranes. They’re everywhere. In the distance, a cluster sprouts on the west side of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. A little …
Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48) maneuver the landing craft personnel (large) to render assistance to distressed mariners. Ashland, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on a routine deployment, rescued two American mariners who had been in distress for several months after their sailboat had a motor failure on Oct. 25, …