“Maritime” is a broad term that refers to various things that are related to the sea, including seafaring, ocean harvesting, shipbuilding, shipping, sailing, and other activities that take place at the sea. According to evidence found in Australia, the earliest known maritime voyages may have taken place about 45,000 years ago, but human beings have been harvesting from the sea since time immemorial. Throughout the years, maritime technology has improved by leaps and bounds, and this has enabled humans to make the most of the oceans, for commercial, cultural, recreational, as well as military purposes.Merriam-Webster: Definition of the word “maritime”Wikipedia – Maritime History: Detailed information about maritime historyBBC History: Detailed information about the history of marine navigationWikipedia – Sailing: Comprehensive information on sailingSailing.org: Official website of the International Sailing FederationSailnet.com: World’s largest online sailing community, with discussions about sailing, boats, purchase and sale of boats, donate a boat, boat maintenance, […]
Amateurs can experience building a boat the same way professionals do. Avid boat lovers can build anything from a small model boat all the way up to a beautiful house boat. There are many resources available to help you set sail, whether you’d constructing your own boat or plan on joining a friend on the high seas.Boat BuildingAmateur boat builder: Kits that allow boat enthusiasts to build their own boat and save money.Boat Building Methods: Tips and tricks on building boats with various materials, from plywood to fiberglass.Boatbuilding Books: A great list of books on how to build boats and the best ways to construct them.Boat Design and PlansBoatDesign.net: Designs available for power and sailing. Build anything from an aluminum boat to a house boat.Boat and Yacht plans: Won an award at the wooden box show. Numerous information for boat and yacht plans.Glossaries & DictionariesSchooner Vocabulary: Dictionary of (boating terms) […]
Maritime history is an interesting subject that many people ignore every day. These people are usually unaware of the fact that colleges around the world offer programs and coursework on this very topic, and that maritime programs often make boat donations and participate in community events as well. Students interested in the marine industry study everything from specific types of ships to nautical archaeology, which focuses on the artifacts left behind. The following resources provide a better understanding of the topic.Researching ShipsShip and Passenger Lists: gives steps on searching for specific vessels and passengers on those vessels.Researching Ships and Seafarers: discusses how someone would research a specific ship based on name.Ships & Passenger Lists: offers resources on researching ships.Maritime Information Exchange: U.S. Coast Guard database of ships.Libraries and DatabasesCalifornia Maritime Academic Library: complete library with searchable database dedicated to maritime history.Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society: historical society focused on providing […]
Text: Maritime history is an interesting subject that many people ignore every day. These people are usually unaware of the fact that colleges around the world offer programs and coursework on this very topic, and that maritime programs often make boat donations and participate in community events as well. Students interested in the marine industry study everything from specific types of ships to nautical archaeology, which focuses on the artifacts left behind. The following resources provide a better understanding of the topic. Researching Ships Ship and Passenger Lists: gives steps on searching for specific vessels and passengers on those vessels. Researching Ships and Seafarers: discusses how someone would research a specific ship based on name. Ships & Passenger Lists: offers resources on researching ships. Have Ship, Need Information: provides ways for people to research ships from World War II. Maritime Information Exchange: U.S. Coast Guard database of ships. Libraries and […]
Boating offers people plenty of opportunities to have fun with their friends and family but it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen all the time, especially when someone has no idea how to use one. Fortunately, many safety regulations have been established to help keep people safe.First, it’s important to realize that you must have a boating license to operate a boat. You will almost always have to pass some sort of boating safety test that asks important questions. You will also be required to have certain safety equipment aboard your boat, among them a fire extinguisher and life vests, in case of emergency. There are strict laws governing how a boat is operated as well, depending on the type of boat and a boat’s size. However, accidents can be considered negligence in some cases so you must be aware of the laws.An interesting note: laws differ by state and […]