HMS Victory 1737
When people hear the name HMS Victory, their thoughts usually turn to Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. However, long before that famous ship sailed, there was another, the HMS Victory shipwreck of 1744.
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Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities
Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities: A Book of the Sea – Terry Breverton
I was given my copy of Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities by an old boyfriend – one whose conduct was, shall we say, less than shipshape. He’s long gone now (last seen somewhere off the stern), but my trusty Breverton’s remains by my side as a much-treasured companion.
Fata Morgana
What is a Fata Morgana?
A fata morgana is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions. These complex superior mirages appear on the horizon. They can be seen either on the sea or land and at different altitudes with some being observed from airplanes.
Underwater Statues
Underwater Statues Around the World Humans as a species have been responsible for some pretty lousy abuse of the oceans, especially in recent history. For once, though, something we are placing into the ocean is a force for good. Underwater statues are being installed on seabeds around the world, and they appear to be having … Read more
Decorative Knots
Nautical Decorative Knots
Nautical knotwork, also known as decorative knots, fancy knotting, creative rope craft, and traditional knotting, was a highly valued craft among mariners during the age of sail.
Internet Service Provider Filters
I want to talk a bit about Internet Service Providers (ISP) filtering content and the over-blocking that can occur with these filters. In the UK at least, since 2013 all ISPs have been filtering content that might be adult or illegal in order to protect minors. All new customers will now automatically be opted-in to the ISP’s own content filter. Unless you specifically change your settings you may be seeing a reduced number of sites on your device. I’m not up to speed with the filtering of content in the US but would imagine it’s on a state-by-state basis. What are these filters, what are they blocking and are they always blocking the right sites?
The Bowline Knot
The Bowline Knot – The Essential Knot for Sailors
The bowline must be the most popular knot in the sailing world. One of the first knots to be mastered by the novice sailor it is considered to be one of the most versatile and trusted knots a sailor will use. Whilst, not the strongest knot it is easy to tie even with one hand and can be untied when under load. So why is it called a bowline?
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
We are very excited this week to have a guest article on the blog. Sue Williams is a woman sailor and author and has written her memoirs, Ready to Come About, about a North Atlantic circumnavigation on a 37′ yacht with her husband David. Here she describes the events that led up to the trip and some of the mishaps they had along the way.
Unusual Lighthouses Around the World
The most popular board on the Lovesail Pinterest account is the one entitled Lighthouses Around the World. When I created it I had no idea just how many lighthouse there were in the world (18,600) and how beautiful and unusual some of these could be. So here is a collection of just a few of these wonderful lighthouses.
The History of Tea
Steeped in Adventure: The Global Voyage of Tea.
No good boat galley would be without a solid stash of tea. It’s a fascinating story, complete with tales of drug dealing, industrial espionage, and cultural significance…
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