tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:29:59 +0000This blog will now have a new identity. From this day forward (June 19, 2011) it will focus more on "Interesting Boats and Ships" and less on the personal observations and pontifications of its author(s). If you want to skip the commentary and just see boats and ships do a site search for "boat" or "ship" in the blogger search window. Thanks for visiting. Cruise around and enjoy. ~seabgbhttp://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (seabgb)Blogger483125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-589852976246670122Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:35:00 +00002012-01-24T05:37:46.080-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/C60I26wA_xk/toni-mcgee-causey-photo-on-mississippi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/toni-mcgee-causey-photo-on-mississippi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-4675551967012003351Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:02:00 +00002012-01-22T20:03:05.670-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/VXG_P_-BwMo/old-tug-and-semi-diesel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/old-tug-and-semi-diesel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-7379872914608016380Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:10:00 +00002012-01-22T05:11:40.359-08:00Decker completes her circumnavigation! This pic was shot at the start of her voyage.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/wBuVl5_mKkA/laura-decker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/laura-decker.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-79943253069316899Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:52:00 +00002012-01-21T07:24:32.608-08:00The video below is provided by Qastar News (www.qps.il). It shows the position and course and speed of the Costa Concordia before, during and after the grounding. Some of what you see here is conjecture and some is derived right from the AIS (Automated Identification System) data stream. Clearly, the ship's captain erred in his initial navigation. He got too close to the rocks that damaged the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/mPAaUxSm6J4/ais-costa-concordia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)3http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/ais-costa-concordia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-7517852802158052213Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:44:00 +00002012-01-19T05:14:14.593-08:00A representative from Smit Salvage announced to authorities that the company would be hot tapping the ship to get the estimated 500,000 gallons of diesel out of its bunkers. Hot tapping is a process that allows a pressurized containment system to be accessed without the need for additional venting or the shutting down of ongoing operations. Simply stated, a valve body is attached to a bulkhead orhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/G-2OxqhJd5s/hot-tapping-costa-concordia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/hot-tapping-costa-concordia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-6914208938703493496Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:14:00 +00002012-01-18T06:18:56.566-08:00Smit Founder Fopp SmitWord has it Smit International has been tasked with the salvage of the grounded and half sunk ship. Who better?http://www.smit.com/sitefactor/page.asp?pageid=152http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/SSRM3nk_088/smit-salvage-costa-concordia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)2http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/smit-salvage-costa-concordia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-1851886837587400814Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:43:00 +00002012-01-17T14:18:40.471-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/IG7aOelqfCY/costa-concordia-raw-video-inside-ship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/costa-concordia-raw-video-inside-ship.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-7701947229953777758Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:37:00 +00002012-01-16T12:15:40.470-08:00Below: Most likely resting on Cala del Lazaretto, about 500 yards north of the Porto Giglio jetties.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/nQBat-PY2FA/giglio-porto-costo-concordia-wreck-site.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)1http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/giglio-porto-costo-concordia-wreck-site.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-8306151560407923299Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:11:00 +00002012-01-14T06:18:24.462-08:00Vessel Information: Vessel Particulars:Vessel Name: COSTA CONCORDIAVIN: 9320544Hull Number: Vessel Flag: ITALYVessel Call Sign: IBHD Build Year: 2006 Service: Passenger (Inspected)Length: 951.8 ftBreadth: 124.6 ftDepth: 64.9 ftAlternate VINs: IMO Number: 9320544Service Information: Tonnage Information:Service: In ServiceOut Of Service Date: N/ALast Removed From Service By: N/A Deadweight: Gross http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/q2M16JJ8Dro/costa-concordia-details-specifications.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/costa-concordia-details-specifications.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-7006802567422649467Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:47:00 +00002012-01-14T05:47:34.900-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/Z1UQ5MEPyfQ/costa-concordia-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2012/01/costa-concordia-video.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-3066407244837382501Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:45:00 +00002011-09-21T08:45:45.907-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/wYSBjf4hk7c/boat-balls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/09/boat-balls.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-3047972642021191980Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:43:00 +00002011-09-21T08:43:01.808-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/qeKe2nUXn6o/nightmare-in-broad-daylight-caught-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/09/nightmare-in-broad-daylight-caught-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-1689050480444150472Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:28:00 +00002011-07-26T14:33:05.146-07:00Antique Boat America / Antique Boat Canadahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/tDbG-zetndA/httpmyemailconstantcontactcom1959-chris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/httpmyemailconstantcontactcom1959-chris.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-4486762295474097189Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:37:00 +00002011-07-16T04:39:48.635-07:00Cargo-ship ‘marine highway’ starting up between Boston and Halifax - The Boston Globehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/G227mU_MWhA/cargo-ship-marine-highway-starting-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/cargo-ship-marine-highway-starting-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-7423988041924902774Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:16:00 +00002011-07-15T09:16:58.497-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/FmVolYmaFBU/australian-superyachts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/australian-superyachts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-2473846559555486839Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:39:00 +00002011-07-12T05:39:59.636-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/pw6yxdVexR8/instigator-ashore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/instigator-ashore.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-5573999147069232697Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:22:00 +00002011-07-12T05:23:34.024-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/OpXBnMt21_w/charlottes-boat-trip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/charlottes-boat-trip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-8287868903500010171Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:33:00 +00002011-07-11T17:36:36.640-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/qQ2DZbrZ2nY/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-2272983623497488376Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:15:00 +00002011-07-06T05:23:01.767-07:00Found this gem while doing a search for the classics. You don't see too many lapstrake catboats anymore, and this one is in nice shape.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/wkI5fCrbxHg/beautiful-little-catboat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/07/beautiful-little-catboat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-3061880300300339291Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:47:00 +00002011-06-30T13:12:13.991-07:00Terhi is a Finnish Company that specializes in the construction of a stylish small boat made from ABS Thermo-Plastic. There are several models, from dinghies to row boats to larger power boats. The More Fun looks like the perfect yacht tender while the Saiman displays its strong Nordic fishing heritage. Traditionalists will scoff at the white, hard plastic, the detailed striping and the Goofy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/MLZJpkTEVps/terhi-boats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/06/terhi-boats.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-9168160170614381485Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:05:00 +00002011-06-20T07:16:43.808-07:00I've been looking for a serious row boat for some time and although this is interesting it's not exactly what I had in mind. The Rocat, as it's called, is a high tech rowing shell that clearly offers great stability, great speed with less effort and probably very satisfactory rough water handling capabilities, judging by the videos and testimonials on the builders'/designers' website. For people http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/ATYvfYhsRK0/rocat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/06/rocat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-8287632182329085536Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:17:00 +00002011-06-20T06:50:35.085-07:00Bob Wakefield of Southern Maine bought a Navy 30' Hawser Handling Boat in Florida. He wasn't sure what exactly he was going to do with it but he liked the lines and decided to embark on a complete reconstruction. The boat was sanded and faired. A plank sealing was laid. Teak hatches were installed. A raw water cooled 135 hp Perkins Model # 6-354 took the place of the original 100 hp Gray Marine. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/J687_iN0PVo/30-hawser-handling-boat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)3http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/06/30-hawser-handling-boat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-2831114056519497552Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +00002011-04-08T05:58:48.529-07:00406 dead baby bottlenose dolphins. Did anyone think the Deepwater Horizon tragedy would have zero consequences or long lasting repercussions? You can't dump that much raw natural resource and man-made crap (speaking of dispersant chemicals) into an ecosystem and expect everything to come out hunky dory.CNN Story here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/wiNq3UCk5oE/dead-bottlenose-dolphins-in-gulf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/04/dead-bottlenose-dolphins-in-gulf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19093293.post-1453273289786516223Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:08:00 +00002011-04-02T07:10:55.986-07:00http://tinyurl.com/5srqtz7http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Seabgb/~3/ji_Gwr1gf2I/tsunami-footage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (seabgb)0http://moondogofmaine.blogspot.com/2011/03/tsunami-footage.html