Archaeologists unearth a graveyard of ancient shipwrecks in the …
Written by admin on October 30, 2008 – 11:10 pm -“Previously, scholars believed that ancient seafarers hugged the shorelines,” Davis explains, “but my research argues that open- sea sailing was actually a common occurrence. .. See more here: Archaeologists unearth a graveyard of ancient shipwrecks in the … Read More →
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Maritime Academy questions - gCaptain Forum
Written by admin on October 26, 2008 – 7:00 pm -Every student in a marine licensing program at Maine Maritime will complete one summer in a Co-op (For small vessel majors) or in a cadet shipping function for the unlimited majors. For SUNY , Texas, and California Maritime …. Once I graduated (from a non- maritime school) I tried several professions, none of which I liked. Originally posted here: Maritime Academy questions - gCaptain Forum Read More →
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“Magellan, the vanquisher of the seas” « Adonis Diaries
Written by admin on October 24, 2008 – 2:43 am -Magellan was of a noble family of the 4th rank and he participated in three naval campaigns to India, Malacca and the Moroccan pirates; he was wounded several times and he limped form his left leg the rest of his life. He was short, silent and barely could articulate … For 17 months that took to prepare the ships for sailing Magellan faced many threats, coaxing and betrayals from the Portuguese representatives in Spain and he overcame many schemes to cancel the project View original post here: “Magellan, the vanquisher of the seas” « Adonis Diaries Read More →
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