Maritime History

Today, I had the honour of my maritime career to be shouted out by none other than Historic Travels. :Salute:

Check out Sam's video, where he analyzes rare Titanic photographs that were compiled by me!

I had a wonderful time gathering all these magnificent Titanic photographs, and I am truly honoured Sam enjoys them just as much as I do.

https://youtu.be/FGi4kDWQW4Q

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

Maritime History

It was at this hour, this very minute, actually, 50 years ago, on November 10, 1975, at 7:10 PM, after the Anderson asked the Fitzgerald how she was doing via a radio message, that Captain McSorley of the Fitz reported, "We are holding our own."

Nothing else was ever heard.

2 months ago | [YT] | 16

Maritime History

On the night of November 10, 1975, Edmund Fitzgerald was traveling through a fierce storm on Lake Superior.

Throughout the night, the American lake freighter Arthur M. Anderson had been in constant radio communication with the Mighty Fitz.

On November 10, 1975, at 7:10 PM, after the Anderson asked the Fitzgerald how she was doing via a radio message, Captain McSorley of the Fitz reported, "We are holding our own."

Nothing else was ever heard.

Ten minutes later, at 7:20 PM, the crew members of the Anderson saw the Fitzgerald disappear from their radar.

Let us take a moment to remember the 29 crew members of Edmund Fitzgerald who went down with their ship 50 years ago on November 10, 1975.


Michael E. Armagost

Frederick J. Beecher

Thomas D. Bentsen

Edward F. Bindon

Thomas D. Borgeson

Oliver J. Champeau

Nolan S. Church

Ransom E. Cundy

Thomas E. Edwards

Russell G. Haskell

George J. Holl

Bruce L. Hudson

Allen G. Kalmon

Gordon F. MacLellan

Ernest M. McSorley

John H. McCarthy

Joseph W. Mazes

Eugene W. O'Brien

Karl A. Peckol

James A. Pratt

John J. Poviach

Robert C. Rafferty

Paul M. Riippa

John D. Simmons

William J. Spengler

Mark A. Thomas

Ralph G. Walton

David E. Weiss

Blaine H. Wilhelm


May They Never Be Forgotten.

2 months ago | [YT] | 12

Maritime History

It was at this hour, this very minute, actually, 50 years ago, on November 9, 1975, at 2:15 PM, that Edmund Fitzgerald departed Superior, Wisconsin, bound for Zug Island.

Onboard the Mighty Fitz during this voyage were 29 crew members, including Captain Ernest M. McSorley.

This would be the final time anyone ever saw the 29 men.

The photograph attached below was captured just moments before Edmund Fitzgerald left port and sailed into the mercy of Lake Superior.

2 months ago | [YT] | 12

Maritime History

A few hours ago, the channel reached another wild milestone, and I want to take a moment and thank everyone who made it happen. Two hours ago, the channel reached 15,000 subscribers! Thank you all so much for the continuous support, you all are extremely amazing!

June 9, 2021 - March 25, 2025.

What a journey it has been.

10 months ago | [YT] | 13

Maritime History

Today, it became clear that SS United States would not be preserved as a museum ship, would not be converted into a floating hotel or even returned back to transatlantic service. While today was certainly a sad day for the maritime community, we cannot forget that Big U is just as resilient today as she was over 70 years ago when she first began conquering the Atlantic Ocean. Despite her faded paint and missing fine furniture, she still remains, after all these years, a true Atlantic Queen. No one has let anyone down. There were no empty promises made by those who devoted their love, time and care to save America’s flagship. Given her history and significance, it seems almost poetic that the waves are calling the ship to her new and final resting place. Although she will rest dozens of meters beneath the ocean, the one thing that the waves can never take away is the fighting spirit of United States. She has never faltered and has proven time and time again to have always been capable of overcoming every situation she has ever faced. She may soon be beneath the waves, but she will never truly sink.




A huge thank you to Eury (NEW ONE) and the king of pipes.
Message inspiration: Eury (NEW ONE)
Picture credit of SS US sailing into the sunset: the king of pipes

11 months ago | [YT] | 20

Maritime History

January 19, 2025 marks exactly 3 years since I took this screen capture.
At the time I took this screen capture, the channel had just reached 1,000 subscribers.

Today, January 19, 2025, 3 years after this screen capture was taken, the channel has now over 14,620 subscribers.

I just wanted to take a moment and thank everybody who supported the channel up until this point.

You all are amazing.

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

Maritime History

December 21, 2024 marks exactly 3 years since I took this screen capture.
At the time I took this screen capture, the channel had just reached 100 subscribers.

Today, December 21, 2024, 3 years after this screen capture was taken, the channel has now over 14,430 subscribers.

I just wanted to take a moment and thank everybody who supported the channel up until this point.

You all are amazing.

1 year ago | [YT] | 16

Maritime History

During the early hours of November 29, 1944, the Japanese Supercarrier IJN Shinano was struck by four torpedoes fired by the American submarine USS Archerfish.

Shinano resisted her fate for nearly eight hours before finally disappearing beneath the Pacific Ocean.

Of the 2,515 men onboard, approximately 1,435 of them were lost.

RIP to all those who lost their lives 80 years ago during the sinking of Shinano on November 29, 1944.

May They Never Be Forgotten.



IJN Shinano Documentary: https://youtu.be/hV2zeYqlA5o




IJN Shinano Memorial: https://youtu.be/HKryf6SDE_o



IJN Shinano Sinking Animation: https://youtu.be/tm3wb_JMiAI

1 year ago | [YT] | 8

Maritime History

On November 10, 1975, Edmund Fitzgerald was traveling through a fierce storm on Lake Superior.

On November 10, 1975, at 7:10 PM, via a radio message, Captain McSorley reported, "We are holding our own."

Nothing else was ever heard.

Let us take a moment to remember the 29 crew members of Edmund Fitzgerald who went down with their ship 49 years ago on November 10, 1975.


Ernest M. McSorley
John H. McCarthy
James A. Pratt
Michael E. Armagost
John D. Simmons
Karl A. Peckol
Ransom E. Cundy
William J. Spengler
Eugene W. O'Brien
John J. Poviach
Paul M. Riippa
Bruce L. Hudson
Mark A. Thomas
George J. Holl
Edward F. Bindon
Thomas E. Edwards
Russell G. Haskell
Oliver J. Champeau
Thomas D. Bentsen
Blaine H. Wilhelm
Ralph G. Walton
Gordon F. MacLellan
Robert C. Rafferty
Allen G. Kalmon
Thomas D. Borgeson
Joseph W. Mazes
Nolan S. Church
Frederick J. Beecher
David E. Weiss


May They Never Be Forgotten.

1 year ago | [YT] | 14