Powerhouses: The mighty ironclad warships, in 20 gorgeous images – something out of a Jules Verne book? French predreadnought battleship Carnot underway French predreadnought battleship Carnot underway. source The emergence of the Ironclads has always been hailed as a turning point in shipping and naval battles. Ironclad ships dramatically transformed naval warfare, heavily contributing to theContinue reading “Powerhouses: The mighty ironclad warships, in 20 gorgeous images – something out of a Jules Verne book?”
Monthly Archives: August 2019
10 Signs You Served In The Military
10 Signs You Served In The Military Soldier Rests Between Operations in Afghanistan. Crown copyright. photographer Cpl Dan Bardsley RLC Still making your bed like you’ve got a room inspection? You’re not alone 9th August 2019 at 5:22pm You may have left the military but here are some signs that you might still think military …Continue reading “10 Signs You Served In The Military”
From the Archives, 1945: Victory in the Pacific as Japan surrenders
From the Archives, 1945: Victory in the Pacific as Japan surrenders First published in The Age on August 17, 1945 FINAL STAGE OF SURRENDER ENVOY DIRECTED TO MANILA MOVE BY GENERAL MACARTHUR Stiff Terms For The Japanese Following the capitulation of Japan on Wednesday morning, Allied leaders are rapidly pushing on with plans for her future control. TheContinue reading “From the Archives, 1945: Victory in the Pacific as Japan surrenders”
Six New Icebreakers To Be Built For Canadian Coast Guard
Six New Icebreakers To Be Built For Canadian Coast Guard Artist impression of Project Resolute The Canadian Coast Guard will be procuring six new program icebreakers to replace its current aging fleet of icebreakers. The announcement was made on Aug. 2 by Canada’s Minister for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Jonathan Wilkinson. Minister WilkinsonContinue reading “Six New Icebreakers To Be Built For Canadian Coast Guard”
Robert Ballard Launches Search for Amelia Earhart’s Airplane
Robert Ballard Launches Search for Amelia Earhart’s Airplane Robert Ballard’s E/V Nautilus calls Apia, Samoa, August 5 (Ocean Exploration Trust) By The Maritime Executive 2019-08-12 19:23:36 Famed oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard and the crew of his foundation’s research vessel, the Nautilus, are in the midst of a search for the long-lost wreck of Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra airplane. EarhartContinue reading “Robert Ballard Launches Search for Amelia Earhart’s Airplane”
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