“She holds you like a whore in the night, but she'll take your soul and not think twice.” — Micheal Rivers Copy Share Image
“Yes, sir!” And Crevay, too, departed, filled with the energy that comes to every man when treated like a man and given… — George Allan England Copy Share Image
“The sea was my first home...Now that I had nowhere else to go, this was the last place I felt safe.” — Jennifer Silverwood Copy Share Image
“So exquisitely perfect was the darkness of the heavens above that one would have difficulty believing it was a prison to the… — Micheal Rivers Copy Share Image
“I understand if you choose to leave. If it means you get to live, I'd let you go. But you need to… — Jennifer Silverwood Copy Share Image
“Seid was the storm and the winds and the sea. I was his light beacon, keeping him away from the rocks. But… — Jennifer Silverwood Copy Share Image
“Goo'-by, ole Bill, by-by. There you go, an' the signal o' distress roun' you, H. B. 'I'm in need of assistance.' Lord,… — Frank Norris Copy Share Image
“Who have we here? some amateur in fights! an inquisitive, wonder- seeking non-combatant, who has volunteered to serve his king, and perhaps… — James Fenimore Cooper Copy Share Image
“Cursed,” he once cried in a fit of rage. His temper has always been as restless and unpredictable as the sea itself.… — Jennifer Silverwood Copy Share Image
“I could not believe how fast the night went. It wasn’t anywhere near dawn when the blaring sound of Reveille was piped… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater Two 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
“The USS Pargo, known for its participation in the search for the missing attack submarine USS Scorpion in 1968, was altered to… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Ann enjoyed baking and loved to cook, but the times when she didn’t cook, we would go out for a pizza. As… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Salty & Saucy Maine Copy Share Image
“They played, not beautifully but deep, ignoring their often discordant strings and striking right into the heart of the music they knew… — Patrick O'Brian 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
“In mid-sentence, there was a jolt and the unmistakable hissing sound of the steam engine was heard. The train came to life… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Hollywood was called Tinseltown for a reason and I was caught up in its glitter. My friend Ken seemed to know everyone… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“During his extensive career as an airmail pilot with Aéropostale, Antoine served as the company’s station manager in barren Villa Bens. During… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater Two 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
“In the year 0982, Gunnbjorn Ulfsson reported that he had journeyed to another land having fertile green fields, about 200 miles to… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Batista was a rebellious non-commissioned officer in the 1933 Cuban Army and became the indisputable leader of the revolutionary faction within the… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“It wasn’t until the ship returned to Castine that my infraction came up as an issue to be dealt with. Once again,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Salty & Saucy Maine 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
“Born John Paul in Arbigland, Scotland on July 6, 1747, he started his seagoing career as an apprentice aboard the sail ship… — 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
“Born on January 17, 1706, he inhabited this planet until April 17, 1790. His talents were many and he was known to… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Call me Ishmael. Some years ago--never mind how long precisely--having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest… — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
“It was to be the longest flight I had ever made in my young life and one of the most interesting. Having… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater Two 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
“The original name of Bucksport’s first library was the “Buckstown Social Library,” however it since been changed to “Buck Memorial Library.” Naming… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Once back in Castine, I knew that I had to get serious. I was lucky that studying came easy for me. Perhaps… — 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
“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
“Photos have emerged establishing that David William Ferrie had been in the same Civil Air Patrol unit as Lee Harvey Oswald and… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Because he was leaving Liberia, Chris had tried selling his Italian made, Vespa motor-scooter. It had seen a lot of use and… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater Two Copy Share Image
“Seafarers of yore were superstitious lot and paid a great deal of attention not to invoke the ire of the Gods. Walking… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Suppressed I Rise Copy Share Image
“Instantly, I noticed that our conversation was easy, flirtatious and exciting. It didn’t take very long for us to get to know… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“The Hoboken waterfront was still familiar to me from earlier years when I walked along River Street on my way to catch… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Schools had let out early and most businesses were closed in anticipation of the storm. My last ride dropped me off in… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
