Today marks the 101st anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in which over 1,500 souls died. As most of you know I am a Titanic buff. Therefore I couldn’t let this day go by without posting anything. My … Continue reading
A Titanic Memorial
Tag Archives: Shipwrecks
The Bull and the Cobra: Typhoon Cobra
18 December 1944. The Philippine Sea. Under Admiral William “Bull” Halsey Task Force 38 steamed for a rendezvous point where they would meet up with Task Force 30.8 (refueling) and Task Force 30.7 (anti-submarine “guard” for TF 30.8). TF 38 would refuel … Continue reading
Misery on Lake Michigan: SS Carl D. Bradley
In July 1927 the Carl D. Bradley was finally fit for service in the Bradley Transportation Fleet. As one of the largest ships on the Great Lakes, the Bradley was received by the public of Rogers City, Michigan with great … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Ships: Schuenemann Brothers
The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic pretty much overshadowed the anniversary of other tragic sinkings this year. With all the publicity the Rouse Simmons didn’t have much of a chance at making national headlines. Thanks goes … Continue reading
