The Britannic, sister ship to the Titanic, sinks in the Aegean Sea on this day in 1916, killing 30 people. More than 1,000 others were rescued. In the wake of the Titanic disaster on April 14, 1912, the White Star Line made several modifications in the construction of its already-planned sister ship. First, the name …
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Published on Nov 19, 2016 Overnight Alex Thomspon has called in to Race HQ in Paris to advise that he’s hit something with his starboard foiler Moustache Wing. He’s still in the race but it’s too early to tell if it is a enough to slow him down crippling his leading chances. Once again Alex …
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LIFE ON THE WATER films honor the history, culture and achievements of inspiring individuals who are drawn to water. These films are defined by character-driven narratives that document and preserve important stories that might otherwise fade away. Oleg Harencar – “Jon Wilson’s passion for the preservation of wooden boats has inspired generations of boat builders, …
“Peter Neill aspires to do nothing less than transform our relationship with the world’s most promising and imperiled natural element: the ocean and the inter-connected cycles of water.” – College of the Atlantic Author of “The Once and Future Ocean,” Mr. Neill discusses why the ocean matters and the necessity for a new, sustainable paradigm …
Published on Nov 13, 2016 It’s the end of the Vendee Globes’ first week and what a one for Brit Alex Thomson. First off Cape Finistarre he went the wrong way and at the Verdee Islands he pulled the right straw out of the bunch and split the Islands and kept out of their wind …
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