Tag Archives: Naval History

On the Road: Post-COVID Reopening Trends and Opportunities – Musings

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

The US Navy has a long list of famous fighting ships known for heroic feats and proud service. THE UNLUCKIEST SHIP IN THE NAVY

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Come on over: my first long-distance ride (1986) — The Freewheeling Freelancer

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This week, I invite you to enjoy a new sea story from my Navy days on my author’s blog. Come on over: my first long-distance ride (1986)

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Come on over: a sea story from 1986 — The Freewheeling Freelancer

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This week, I invite you to enjoy a new sea story from my Navy days on my author’s blog. Come on over: a sea story from 1986

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Ep 5 – The Small Wins! Coffee, Cranes, Cleaning and Lights!! – Ship Happens YouTube

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdNWYxCSd3Y Direct link: Ep 5 – The Small Wins! Coffee, Cranes, Cleaning and Lights!! Ship Happens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdNWYxCSd3Y (about 26:08 minutes long)

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Ep 6, Assessing the Hull, Mud fails and weird noises of the ship! – Ship Happens YouTube

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sQL9bENbRo Direct link: Ep 6, Assessing the Hull, Mud fails and weird noises of the ship! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sQL9bENbRo (around 55:34 minutes long)

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Ep 4 – Guess What Fell Overboard? – Ship Happens YouTube

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0keMZYjuao Direct link: Ep 4 – Guess What Fell Overboard? – Ship Happens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0keMZYjuao (about 23:54 minutes long)

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Channel Intro – Ship Happens – We Bought a WW2 Ship – Securing the Boat – Ship Happens YouTube

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4-2sX8CTRk Direct link: Channel Intro – Ship Happens – We Bought a WW2 Ship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4-2sX8CTRk (around 3:02 minutes long)

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Ocean explorer discovers 5 sunken WWII subs, giving closure to hundreds of families – NBC News May 27, 2021

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on NBC News recently – Ocean explorer discovers 5 sunken WWII subs, giving closure to hundreds of families: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/ocean-explorer-hailed-finding-5-navy-submarines-sank-world-war-n1268674. Slightly longer article, but here are some basics. By Anna Schecter and Rich Schapiro May 27, 2021 Since she was a … Continue reading →

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Ep 3 – Ship Happens – Day 2 of owning a WW2 Ship – Securing the Boat – Ship Happens YouTube

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9f6UE6Vg_Q Direct link: Ep 3 – Ship Happens – Day 2 of owning a WW2 Ship – Securing the Boat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9f6UE6Vg_Q (about 23:40 minutes long)

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Ep 2 – Do the Engines Work? First Run of the Caterpillar Marine 3306 Engines, 72ft ship, boat Sarinda – Ship Happens YouTube

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG5cyqV6Ufg Direct link: Ep 2 – Do the Engines Work? First Run of the Caterpillar Marine 3306 Engines, 72ft ship, boat Sarinda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG5cyqV6Ufg (around 13:33 minutes long)

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