Mayday call According to the media, fisherman responded to the Mayday call, but were unable to establish a tow? I could buy that. Not every...
The last sentence IMHO counts for any serious Coast Guard, Custom, Police or any other kind of governmental patrol boat all over the world. These...
Ethylene glycol seems to be not poisonous. Some years ago we had a big scandal in Europe, because some Italian companies made sparkling whine out...
I totally agree with you. This old Italian saying is not ment against the people of your continent, it is most likely only the opinion of the...
Brindisi Brindisi is located in the very south of Italy at the boot heel of the Italian peninsula. There is an old saying in (northern) Italy:...
Alexander von Humboldt 1 Alex 1 was and the new Alex 2 is operated by the German Sail Training Association. This is a non profit organisation...
Hello Old Phart. If your statement is adressing my post, pleas tell us, what was wrong with it. I like to learn from your vast experience.
Sh...... happens ! This was one of those typical accidents that happen, because humans are involved. Dutch fisherman normally are very...
Unbelievable chain of events I can't believe this chain of events. Double engine failure ????? Dirty fuel, no fuel at all ? The water depth in...
Christina O The original owner of Christina O, Aristoteles Onassis was also owner of a large whale hunting fleet. Therefore, his yacht was...
Juliet is a 1993 Royal Huisman. 20 years old and still going strong. A typical example where buying quality pays off.
A licensed Captain Many years ago (when still being young and crispy :)) one of my favorite hobbies was to participate on sail boat races....
Harvesting Icebergs They are people around harvesting ice for living. Have you ever harvested an ICEBERG? - YouTube It is believed to be...
Capt Coward in trial (his nickname in the European media) The trial against Schettino and 5 other people in charge during the accident will start...
It makes the search for her lost keel bulb easier (at the next St. Barth race) :) !!!!
State Yacht Grille Also Grille was the official State Yacht of Germany at that time, it was an unblemished warship. Her geared steam turbines...
Farewell Airshow for the F-4 in Germany Today was the big Farewell Airshow and flyout of the last F-4 Jets of the German Airforce. The Fighter...
A reason to wear your T-shirt Today I was invited to the big farewell airshow of the last Phantom Jets of the German Air Force. I thought it was...
As far as Cigars are concerned, I am poorly equipped, because nobody in the family including myself, smokes. But the walk-in humidor behind the...
Chasm was mostly correct. The big F on both sides of this little ferry means Fähre (the German word for ferry). This letter is the official...
