Category Archives: A Bit Of History

America Celebrates Thanksgiving

It’s a holiday that most Americans embrace. Maybe it has as much to do with a typical four day holiday weekend than the tradition of giving thanks. Maybe it has to do with family gatherings and eating turkey or perhaps it’s the madness of Black Friday. Regardless, the tradition goes back to the very beginningContinue reading “America Celebrates Thanksgiving”

Visiting America’s WWII Liberty Ships

Above The USS Alstede AF48 in 1965 A Short History Lesson In the early days of WWII the British realized that logistics would ultimately be the biggest obstetrical to fighting and winning the war. To overcome this problem they came to the United States with a unique ship design that would allow for fast productionContinue reading “Visiting America’s WWII Liberty Ships”

Abandoned, Derelict and Thrown Away Ships

What To Do With Ships And Boats That Nobody Wants? What do you do with hundreds of tons of useless ships that are too costly to have moved and have nothing of value onboard to salvage? Even the scrap steel isn’t worth the cost of moving.   If you travel a lot, especially if youContinue reading “Abandoned, Derelict and Thrown Away Ships”

Cruise Port Of Call Gdańsk, Poland

Gdańsk (Eng. spelling Gdansk) is located on the coast of theBaltic Sea and is noted for beautiful beaches and waterfrontactivities along with Old Town Gdańsk featuring stunning Gothicand Renaissance buildings, including the famous St. Mary’s Church andthe medieval Gdańsk Crane. Gdańsk/Gdynia are also famous as the place where the revoltstarted that brought down the SovietContinue reading “Cruise Port Of Call Gdańsk, Poland”