Were they pirates, or were they warriors for Islam
Written by admin on January 23, 2010 – 9:29 am -Most Moors knew little of the sea , and still less of the infernal arts of gunpowder; but they welcomed Muslims from the Mediterranean lands, and from the seafaring nations of the North, who were willing to accept Islam in exchange for … Originally posted here: Were they pirates, or were they warriors for Islam Read More →
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Under The Black Flag: Were they pirates, or were they warriors for …
Written by admin on January 23, 2010 – 9:29 am -Later to be Disneyfied thanks to his romance with Princess Pocahontas, Smith was one English traveller who saw these Muslims at first hand, having spent some years in the Ottoman army before sailing to New England . View post: Under The Black Flag: Were they pirates, or were they warriors for … Read More →
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Pirates of the Mediterranean « PakPatriot
Written by admin on January 18, 2010 – 2:41 pm -Dawn had not yet broken over the Mediterranean waters in which the SS Dignity was sailing when an Israeli naval gunboat appeared from the inky black and rammed the aid-bearing ship. .. Original post: Pirates of the Mediterranean « PakPatriot Read More →
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From SF to Sydney - 1853 Shanties Sung?
Written by admin on January 18, 2010 – 11:37 am -He says that they “were mostly seafaring men, and were assigned to their several stations, thus giving me a powerful crew in numbers at any rate, if not in reliability.” He goes on to say that the “daily scenes on board of our ship were … I don’t know very much about sailing or sailing ships, and I’ve never been to sea myself. As I try to imagine what it was like to sail on the “Julia Ann” from San Francisco to Sydney in the early 1850’s, it helps me to know something … Go here to see the original: From SF to Sydney - 1853 Shanties Sung? Read More →
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Ships Today | Broad Band Lightning Fast Internet Connection!
Written by admin on January 16, 2010 – 8:51 pm -DIVThis unique volume chronicles the 150-year history of the tall ships - those incredible sailing vessels that sweep majestically across the sea , their masts piercing the sky, their canvas swelling with the wind. .. Here is the original post: Ships Today | Broad Band Lightning Fast Internet Connection! Read More →
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Arabische Seefahrer - Geschichtsforum.de - Forum für Geschichte
Written by admin on January 15, 2010 – 7:45 am -There are vague, scattered references to earlier sailing guides rāhnāmaj, devices and ships. View post: Arabische Seefahrer - Geschichtsforum.de - Forum für Geschichte Read More →
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Confederate Raider Raphael Semmes: Catch Me If You Can! » HistoryNet
Written by admin on January 13, 2010 – 8:23 am -When Uncle Alexander visited, the talk turned to seafaring . Alexander owned a small merchant fleet, and as a young man Uncle Raphael had visited ports around the world. More here: Confederate Raider Raphael Semmes: Catch Me If You Can! » HistoryNet Read More →
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Confederate Raider Raphael Semmes: Catch Me If You Can! » HistoryNet
Written by admin on January 13, 2010 – 8:23 am -When Uncle Alexander visited, the talk turned to seafaring . Alexander owned a small merchant fleet, and as a young man Uncle Raphael had visited ports around the world. For the younger Raphael, a bookish introvert, these talks brought … Read the original post: Confederate Raider Raphael Semmes: Catch Me If You Can! » HistoryNet Read More →
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Pacific Northwest Boating News: Sailor pins literary hopes on sexy …
Written by admin on January 4, 2010 – 8:00 am -Now in its second year, the calendar has created a buzz in maritime circles and spawned a devoted and, Carver hopes, growing group of fans who are seeing seafaring women in a new light. The calendar, Carver says, …. Original post: Pacific Northwest Boating News: Sailor pins literary hopes on sexy … Read More →
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Sembawang Marine Services Maritime Blog » Blog Archive » Jones Act …
Written by admin on January 3, 2010 – 11:02 am -Ships, barges, rigs, and other sea-faring vessels share a high risk of causing on the job injuries. Even though rights to medical care for seaman have been around for centuries through Admiralty Law and Maritime Law, remedies against … Read more here: Sembawang Marine Services Maritime Blog » Blog Archive » Jones Act … Read More →
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