Old Ironsides.
Imagine, for a moment, working at a shipyard in Boston at the end of the 18th century. You are a … Continue reading Old Ironsides.
Tag: Warship
Pride of the Fleet.
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” -Robert Burns, Scottish Poet. Sunday morning, I had it … Continue reading Pride of the Fleet.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Part II (And a Starting Line Too)
All week at work I have been eagerly awaiting this weekend. This is not, in any way, to disparage my … Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Part II (And a Starting Line Too)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Part I)
In 1870, French writer Jules Verne penned a story of undersea adventure aboard a highly advanced submarine, the Nautilus. In the … Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Part I)
Heavy Metal.
Over 41,000 tons of warships sitting at anchor, easy to explore, and less than an hour south of Boston. Battleship … Continue reading Heavy Metal.
The Last Post from New Jersey… at the New Jersey.
Despite my wanderings to fifteen different states, this blog’s home has always been New Jersey. Although there have been trips … Continue reading The Last Post from New Jersey… at the New Jersey.
Navy Blue & Gold.
As I have mentioned before, sometimes the best trips do not involve hours upon hours of driving, but can be … Continue reading Navy Blue & Gold.
The Open Road Ahead 