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It’s Moby-Dick Marathon Time!

Peter A. Mello — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:30:23 PST

You really should try to make the Moby-Dick Marathon which begins shortly at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. It’s a great and unique experience in one of America’s most historic downtown districts. The event starts at noon and runs all through the night until about midday tomorrow. The majority of the reading takes place in [...]

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The Blink of an Eye – Building Boats with Kids (video)

Peter A. Mello — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:56:41 PST

Jamestown Distributors and Off Center Harbor.com produced this great video about building boats with kids. It’s definitely worth watching and is guaranteed to generate a smile or two. Enjoy. Filed under: Education, Experiential education, life, maritime Tagged: boat building, Jamestown Distributors

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Sea-Fever Film Fesitval: Celia & Sunrise

Peter A. Mello — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:04:31 PDT

I love this short film about life, photography and 2 large boats about 100 yards apart on the beach. Enjoy. Filed under: life, photography, social media, storytelling

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Ever wonder how big ships deal with big storms like Hurricane Sandy?

Peter A. Mello — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:08:35 PDT

Yesterday I posted about the sinking of the much beloved HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy and the tragic loss of one of her crew. The US Coast Guard continues the search for her popular Captain, Robin Walbridge who remains missing as of this post. In case you ever wondered how big ships deal with big storms here’s [...]

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Sad Day: Loss of the HMS Bounty and two of her professional mariners

Peter A. Mello — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:38:51 PDT

Early this morning news broke that the HMS Bounty was caught in Hurricane Sandy on her trip south and foundered in heavy weather. Fourteen of her 16 crew members were able to make it into life rafts and were ultimately rescued by the US Coast Guard. Here is an incredible video of this operation. This [...]

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“If we don’t do anything, it will be forgotten”

Peter A. Mello — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:39:43 PDT

Seventy five years since his last visit, Samuel Nevins tours the Charles W. Morgan being restored in Mystic Seaport. My favorite line: “Without a comfortable wife, you don’t have a life.” Filed under: life, maritime, maritime heritage Tagged: Charles W. Morgan, Mystic Seaport, Samuel Nevins

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Google Doodle Celebrates Moby-Dick’s 161st Berthday Plus Listen to the Big Read!

Peter A. Mello — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:05:02 PDT

We love Moby-Dick at Sea-Fever so it was fun to stumble upon Google’s Doodle celebrating the 161st birthday of it’s publication in England. We can celebrate again next month because it was published in the US on November 14, 1851! As a present to Sea-Fever readers, here’s the 1st chapter of the Moby-Dick [...]

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The Old Man and the Sea

Peter A. Mello — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:36:18 PDT

Here’s a great stop animation drawing and effective visual storytelling of a piece American classic literature, The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Filed under: life, maritime heritage, new media Tagged: Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea

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Combining two of my life long dreams: Hot Tug!

Peter A. Mello — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:06:17 PDT

Growing up I dreamed of being a tug boat captain. Now I dream of lounging around in a hot tub. Maybe someday I can combine both of my dreams. Look for me in Mattapoisett Harbor! Check out Hot Tug’s website. Filed under: life, maritime Tagged: Hot tub, Hot Tug, Tugboat

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Not your little sister’s Ford Fiesta!

Peter A. Mello — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:32:14 PDT

Check out the barge scenes! [Professional driver, do not attempt in your city] Flag dip to Todd Lappin, Telestar Logistic via Twitter Filed under: life, new media, social media

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