“The SS San Pasqual was taken along Cuba’s northern coast and purposely run aground off Cayo Santa María where she remains to… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“During World War II, the SS San Pasqual was outfitted with machine guns and light cannons.” — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“It seemed as if the crud of the universe had found its way into the two rose boxes. The strainers were choked… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Salty & Saucy Maine Copy Share Image
“The old Waldo-Hancock Bridge crossed the Penobscot River from Verona Island in Hancock County to Waldo County in Maine. Built in 1931,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“On the Penobscot River, on the opposite bank from the once-upon-a-time paper mill, stands Fort Knox, proudly named after the nation’s first… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Farrell Lines was a concept envisioned by James A. Farrell Sr., the son of a ship’s captain and the president of the… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Chester William Nimitz, Sr. was the last surviving officer to serve as a five star admiral in the Unites States Navy, holding… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“At sea, navigators need to know how fast their vessel is moving through the water. Prior to the GPS, this was done… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“After World War II the Allies refused to recognize Karl Dönitz as the president or führer, Reichspräsident, of Germany. Instead they declared… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Suppresed I Rise Copy Share Image
“For some time now, Germany has had cruise ships visiting Cuba, such as the MS Deutschland, which can accommodate 513 passengers and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Chebeague Island is the largest of the islands in Casco Bay, near Portland Maine. Everyone knew everybody else on the island, and… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“The QSMV Dominion Monarch was launched in 1938 to be a luxury passenger liner. Designed with refrigerated cargo holds, she was built… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Suppresed I Rise Copy Share Image
“Coming aboard the ship was like coming home. It didn’t take long for me to get changed into my khaki uniform and… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“All merchant ships have load lines painted on both the port and starboard sides amidships. In most cases these markings are welded… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Construction of the SS Morro Castle was begun by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in January of 1929 for… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Far below the waterline in the very lowest compartment of a ship you will find a deck covering the bottom of the… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Side-Wheelers were built following the time sail ships were popular. It was a time when engineers experimented with various ways to transfer… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“We anchored just off the mouth of the Ozama River in about 30 feet of water and used the running boat to… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“When the British attacked Havana in 1762, Admiral de Hevia failed to scuttle the ships under his command. Thus, his ships fell… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In most cases homeport for the sailor is the port where he feels most at ease. It’s the place he longs to… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater Two Copy Share Image
“One of the more useful things I learned as a midshipman at Maine Maritime Academy were the names of the seven masts… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“On November 2, 1899, eight members of the United States Navy were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“During the first century ravens or crows were often taken on board “Viking Knarr’s,” to be released thinking that they would fly… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Being constantly active made time fly, and so it didn’t take long before the day of departure came. It was January 4,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“It’s a little known fact, but Hoboken, the Mile Square City, was originally an island in the Hudson River. Of course, its… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“As cadets, we constantly hammered, scraped and wire brushed rusting steel, before applying red lead paint. Most of the paint we used… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Castine predates the Plymouth Colony by 7 years and, being one of the oldest settlements in America, has a rich history. Founded… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“When I told my parents that I was going to sea, they didn’t ask any questions and seemed to take it all… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
