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Humpback Whales

Posted by Gary on Mar 22nd 2025

Humpback whales, those majestic singers of the sea, lead fascinating lives. These baleen whales are known for their acrobatic breaches, haunting songs, and impressive migrations. You'll find them in o … read more

Ship's Telegraph (E.O.T)

Posted by Gary on Jul 17th 2024

Communication between the ship's pilot and the engine room in the late 19th century to the mid-20th-century was made with a system called an Engine Order Telegraph (E.O.T.) or ship's telegraph. The eq … read more

Everything Nautical Brass Bell - 6000

Feb 8th 2024

We don't usually publish reviews of our products in a blog, but this one was so unusual, we could not resist. And, since it is long enough to qualify for a blog, well.. here it is. The bell that was p … read more

History of Fog Bells

Posted by Thomas Tag on Oct 22nd 2022

Fog Bells by Thomas TagACKNOWLEDGMENTThis story is partially the result of the extensive research and writings of Dr. Max F. Homfeld who developed the article Clockwork Fog Signals that was printed in … read more

Drakkar 24 History

Aug 12th 2022

The "Viking" was built at Framnes Shipyard in Sandefjord, Norway in 1892. It was copied after the ancient Viking ship "Gokstad". Excavated in 1880, the "Gokstad" had been called the most beautiful shi … read more