Wednesday Nautical Terms and Phrases: Black Book
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By , on June 10th, 2009 Leave a comment   Nautical Terms and Phrases   , , , , , , ,  

As a consequence of your actions you offend someone and thus are “listed in their black book.” From Brian Berlin… From the 1300′s – a collection of maritime laws and conduct that became known as the Black Book of the Admiralty. The punishments for offenses was harsh, to say the least. Drowning, starvation, and marooning . . . → Read More: Wednesday Nautical Terms and Phrases: Black Book

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Sea Shepard: Only Making Matters Worse
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By , on February 27th, 2009 44 comments - (Comments are closed)   Conservation & Environment, Opinion & Editorial, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , , , ,  

In looking over Swimming With Sharks, I came across this video of Sea Shepard ramming a Japanese whaling ship. Appalled is the best word I can think of to describe my reaction. I am no whale hugger (Give me invertebrates or give me death!) but of course those big charismatic megafauna are worthy of . . . → Read More: Sea Shepard: Only Making Matters Worse

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