At just 19 feet long, an adorable little tugboat is making waves on social media, with many calling it the “smallest ship in the U.S. Navy.” Built by Chuck’s Boat and Drive in Longview, Washington, this tiny vessel is officially known as the “Boomin Beaver” security tug. Originally designed for herding logs in waterways, the Navy has repurposed it as an all-purpose vessel … [Read more...] about This Little Baby Boat May Be the Smallest Ship in the Navy
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They’re Back! Another Ship Sunk By Orca Attack In The Mediterranean
The sailboat, known as Alborán Cognac, came across the spirited cetaceans on Sunday morning, May 12, approximately 25.9 kilometers (14 nautical miles) from Cape Spartel in Moroccan waters, as reported by Spanish newspaper El País. The crew stated that their 15-meter (49-foot) vessel was hit by multiple blows to its hull, resulting in damage to the rudder and water seepage … [Read more...] about They’re Back! Another Ship Sunk By Orca Attack In The Mediterranean
The Tragedy of the Costa Concordia: A Cruise Ship Catastrophe
The Costa Concordia disaster, which unfolded on January 13, 2012, remains one of the most horrifying and perplexing maritime accidents in recent history. The luxurious cruise ship, carrying over 4,200 passengers and crew, ran aground off the coast of Italy's Isola del Giglio island after deviating from its planned route. The cause of the disaster was a deadly combination … [Read more...] about The Tragedy of the Costa Concordia: A Cruise Ship Catastrophe
Florida man believes son is alive after jumping off cruise ship: report
In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, a 20-year-old Florida man, identified as Levion Parker, made a daring leap from the 11th floor into the dark waters below, triggering a frantic search effort by both the ship's crew and the U.S. Coast Guard. The incident, which occurred approximately 57 miles from shore, left passengers and crew … [Read more...] about Florida man believes son is alive after jumping off cruise ship: report
Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them
A dream cruise vacation turned into a nightmare for eight passengers who were left stranded on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe after their ship, the Norwegian Dawn, departed without them because they were late returning from a private tour. The tourists, six from the U.S. and two from Australia, were on a 21-day voyage up the African coast that began in Cape … [Read more...] about Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them