Power cruiser "Adarene" on the hard at Newcastle Boatyard, Nanaimo 17 Jun 2025 (McCammon photos) Built in 1937 in Vancouver by Horner Bros.

"Pride of the Norwegian Navy: the stunning 'Sørlandet'. This majestic vessel showcases the rich maritime heritage of Norway and embodies the spirit of adventure on the open seas!"

Wisconsin is a leader in military and private ship building including million dollar yachts. We spent several weekends in Door  County and took side trips to see the harbor area where they did ship building or repairs.

"As the stebuiwards of USS Cobia, a National Historic Landmark Vessel, we take great pride in our mission to preserve this historic submarine. Our upcoming dry docking at Fincantieri’s Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is a significant step in ensuring her longevity. During this process, Cobia will undergo a comprehensive inspection and essential preventative maintenance.

Preserving Cobia is both an honor and a responsibility that requires the support of our community. The construction of these submarines was a monumental effort, involving the hard work of countless individuals—grandfathers, fathers, brothers, mothers, sisters, and grandmothers. Just as it took a community to build these submarines, it will take a community to ensure their preservation for future generations.

As submarine veteran Wayne Hartlich eloquently stated, “We must do all we can to preserve the history of these diesel boats, the men and women who worked tirelessly during the war years to build them, and, most importantly, to honor the bravery and courage of submariners everywhere.”

Historic preservation and restoration is a never-ending job, especially for vessels in water. Time and the elements are not kind to ships, and USS Cobia is no exception. It takes more than $150,000 every year to keep Cobia “ship-shape” and ready for visitors. Part of our obligation to our veterans is to preserve national treasures like USS Cobia so that future generations can acknowledge the debt we owe to the fallen.

We invite you to be part of this important effort. Your donation will help us maintain USS Cobia in a condition that honors those who built submarines and served aboard her, ensuring that her legacy endures for years to come".

Great, Beautyful and an Old Training Tall Ship of name Capitán Miranda of the Uruguayan Navy in navegation around of world.

German training ship Gorch Fock..
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A large percentage of our planet is made out of rocks. While some rock formations have changed little over the years due to their geography and amount of exposure to various elements, others have been drastically altered to reveal a timeline of earth's physical history. We encourage you to take a cross-country trip through the United States to hike, climb, or photograph these amazing natural rock formations. Publicly accessible, they will remind you of just how small you are, and just how astonishingly large the world really is. We've included some all-time favorites and a few unique destinations, which you might not have heard of before. They're not listed in any particular order — each formation should inspire you to head outdoors and get stuck between a rock and a hard place. But not in the 127 Hours way, of course.

Sea Cloud Spirit..

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Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots.

We were here for 10 days in the Scottsdale area in February 2020.

Here are 2 of our photos.

Hawaiian Chieftain is a sailing vessel briefly known as the Spirit of Larinda. Built in 1988 in Lahaina on the island of Maui, the Hawaiian Chieftain is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional design. She is unique with the rig of a 19th-century trading vessel and a modern triple keel, shallow draft

Date taken: 23 August 2012
Location: USA, North America, Washington
Photographer: Trish Drury
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