On the 2nd of February 1848, less than two weeks after the discovery of gold in California, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, which secured peace at the end of the two-year American-Mexican War. This was important for the United States, which obtained several bordering states and, essentially, the ownership of California. The latter …
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Built in four months at a cost of $16,000 and launched on February 1, 1894 at the James & Tarr shipyard in Essex MA, EFFIE M. MORRISSEY was owned by Captain William E. Morrissey and the John F. Wonson, Co. of Gloucester, MA. The vessel was named after Captain Morrissey’s daughter. The ship’s illustrious career …
Through the Wreck of the Metropolis, on January 31, 1878, an Act was Passed by Congress The United States Lifesaving Service (USLSS) was created by the United States Government in 1872 in order to protect lives and shipping interests along the coast. In 1874, the first lifesaving stations were built along the North …
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Along the Wharves Daily Alta California January 30, 1889 The ship Ivanhoe went to sea yesterday. The bark Henry Buck sails to-day for Port Hadlock. The schooner Comet docked yesterday at Unionstreet wharf. The ship J. B. Brown went to sea yesterday, sailing for Departure Bay. The ship Gerard C. Tobey shifted yesterday …
Superyacht Challenge: 2-5th February 2017 The 7th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted a magnificent fleet of Superyachts, to take part in daily pursuit races along the stunning south coast of Antigua. 11 yachts have entered ranging from 82ft to 212ft. Schooners: Adela and Adix. Ketches: Elfje and Marama. Sloops: Acadia, …
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