FLIGHT OF THE L.59

Some would call this " ON THE WINDS OF AFRICA"...but actually it is a flight of a blimp from point A to point B.

Some claimed trying to supply a German bush army 2500-miles away in East Africa by Zeppelin was tantamount to a suicide mission.  But as you know some don't realize what they are talking about or it is just a dream to them.

So if your interested in the Zeppelin and what they took part in ...in the early 1900's.....this will be interesting to you

Just click on this HERE for the story

OH YES....MISTAKES WERE MADE!!!!!

Did you ever think of "how in the world did we ever get to where we are now with the design of war ships?"

Well you have to chuckle about it but actually poorly conceived ships were built to everyone's embarrassment.

So.....this is an article that comes up with the five worst warships ever built, and if you indulge in reading you'll understand how these five were "the top five" of many.

If you wish to give this article a go just click HERE

"WEE VEE:" THE BATTLESHIP THAT ROSE FROM THE ASHES

Not often do you get the chance to read about detailed history of one of US Navy's devoted battleships.  They are "no more"...during their sea life, and during WW II these ships were "larger than life itself".

Yes we lost many of them on Dec. 7th, 1941, but one of these giants of the seas, arose from that dreadful attack....was rebuilt....and took out retribution against the very enemy that put her on the bottom during that damning event.

The USS West Virginia (BB-48)...she got her revenge.

Read about her ...and how she got her revenge....HERE

THE STONINGTON NIGHT BOAT

THE LEXINGTON

You know folks, when you really think about it, at least in 'nautical history' not much in the "safety" aspect to passengers only comes about due to a disaster.

Well this is the case with the "Lexington"....or at least impart due to the "Night Boat"...as it was usually referred too.

If you're into 'nautical history' I really do think this article has a lot to do with features we take as 'common' in sailing on the cruise ships of today.

In my opinion 'a good read' if you wish to give it a go....click:  HERE

SS ELIHU B. WASHBURNE

THE SS ELIHU B. WASHBURNE

AND THE U-513

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She was a Liberty ship freighter, and she didn't have a "long ship's life".  She didn't get a lot accomplished due to her short life, but her story involved some interesting people and situations.

Even the Commander of the U-513 was interesting.....oh yes both vessels were sunk ......well...I'll let it at that....if interested you can give it all a go.  Just click HERE for the whole story.