Drake’s Voyage Annotated
The complete “The World Encompassed” by Sir Francis Drake, in clear print, annotated for those who enjoy sea stories.
The Venturesome Voyages of Captain Voss
Captain John Claus Voss is one of those old Salty Dogs we know of only because he felt obliged to tell the world his story. There’s no doubt it’s a good one.
The Fringes of the Fleet
This is a brief summary, critique and essay on Rudyard Kipling’s “The Fringes of the Fleet.”
Gale Force 10
A book review and essay on Gale Force 10: The life and legacy of Admiral Beaufort by Nicholas Courtney.
When China Ruled The Seas
When China Ruled The Seas: A Book Review by Dirty Sailor Company. A formal review and squally mariner essay.
Medusa’s Raft
This is the story of the suffering, death and cannibalism of humans at sea. It is an extreme example of how failure of leadership can lead to the complete breakdown of empathy between humans.
THE MISSOURI RIVER. ITS HABITS AND ECCENTRICITIES DESCRIBED BY A PERSONAL FRIEND
A muddy Missouri River essay, written at the beginning of the 20th century by the steam boat captain and river engineer, George Fitch.
Juan Sebastian Elcano
The story of the first to circumnavigate the world, Juan Sebastian Elcano and his crew of 17.
The Brendan Voyage
Did an Irish Monk reach the Americas in 500ad? This article seeks to understand the Brendan Voyage, and why such a voyage matters.
Jacques Cartier
Columbus had reached the Caribbean forty years before the voyages of Jacques Cartier. Columbus had set off a series of Spanish expeditions to South America, eventually leading to Vasco Balboa crossing Panama in 1513. While the Spanish were busy conquering the Natives...
Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães): 1480 – 1521 Portuguese by birth: Sailed around the globe under the Spanish flag. Sailing Vessel Tinidad, Victoria and 3 others departed Spain in 1519 – Victoria returned in 1522 His route West was accompanied by mutinous crew,...
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake: 1540-1596 Knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his command of the Golden Hind on its circumnavigation. Known as a superb seamen, navigator and commander. [Edit: Since first writing this article I’ve become very interested in Drake. I’ve even taken my...
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