“Kaiser Wilhelm II strengthened the military and launched Germany on an irresponsible combative journey. His arrogance proved to be his undoing.” — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One German history Copy Share Image
“I can’t understand why there are so many creeps hacking the internet, but they are there for obvious reasons. With our Country… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Cybersecurity 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 History Copy Share Image
“Drugs and Alcohol, although a crutch, have been the downfall of some of our greatest authors, artists & performers. These mind altering,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Art 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
“No place in Haiti was easy to get to and to drive to their lodge would take a couple of hours, so… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Devil worship 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 College 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 Coming home 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 American history 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 Civil war Copy Share Image
“Billie Holiday Her imperfect life led to her becoming a legendary performer with a continuing influence on American music. Born Eleanora Fagan… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Alcohol addiction Copy Share Image
“My parents must have seen something in me that I missed. My teachers insisted that I didn’t apply myself… I know that… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Bad grades 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
“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
“The nautical expression that “Rats leave a sinking ship” is an observed truth. Not only will they attempt to save themselves but… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Behind the scenes 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 Civil war 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
“Eighty years ago on July 2, 1937 Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, disappeared while… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One American history Copy Share Image
“Meteorologists agree that our planet is heating up! Now I know that many people disagree with this or just think that it… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Bay area Copy Share Image
“It was on July 2, 1776 that the Second Continental Congress voted for the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One American history Copy Share Image
“It’s difficult to imagine that Artificial Intelligence will take the place of people but many believe that it’s only a short time… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Artificial intelligence 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 Cape cod 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 Communication 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 Days of the week 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 Biography Copy Share Image
“Machigonne” was the Abenaki Indian name for Portland. Christopher Levett, an English naval captain, landed the first settlement in Casco Bay on… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One American war 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 American history Copy Share Image
“My father was a renowned chef, who had learned his trade as an apprentice in Europe. During the depression with work hard… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Food 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 Maritime-history 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 Lowest point Copy Share Image
“On Sunday evenings, there was a comparatively vast array of radio shows from which to choose. Frequently I would lie in my… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Autobiography Copy Share Image
“Susan Margaret Collins was born on December 7, 1952 in Caribou, Maine and is presently the senior United States Senator from Maine.… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Affordable health care Copy Share Image
“During World War II trolley tracks ran down Central Avenue, the main street of the Jersey City Heights, before traveling off of… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Copy Share Image
“Although he was considered to be a dictatorial boss by his enemies, Mayor Hague was thought of as a hero and benefactor… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Art deco Copy Share Image
“The “Sons of the Pioneers” are amongst America’s earliest Country/Western singing groups. One weekend we’d drive south of the border to Tijuana,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One American history 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 Hudson river Copy Share Image
“It was the middle of the afternoon, on a sunny day in early August of 1952, when we pulled into the bus… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Captain-hank-bracker Copy Share Image
“Because in America there is a naive belief that we are all rugged individuals and can make it on our own, stock… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One Coal miners Copy Share Image
“At the top of the Palisades in Weehawken, New Jersey is a small park known as the Dueling Grounds. This Revolutionary War… — Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One American history Copy Share Image
