Virtual Globetrotting: Museums - Sea http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:51:02 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Sea Life Park Hawaii]]> Sea Life Park Hawaii
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@ 2008-11-10 11:51:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59315/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59315/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:51:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59315/ 21.31404700 -157.66289900 <![CDATA[SeaQuarium]]> SeaQuarium
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The Weston-Super-Mare SeaQuarium was opened in 1995, and was placed upon the first seaside pier to be built in Great Britain for over 85 years. Situated on the beach, the aquarium is surrounded by 3 miles of sand along the coast of Somerset, with panoramic views across the estuary of Wales.

The centre contains an underwater tunnel, providing visitors with a closer look into the depths of our oceans with sharks, rays and other creatures swimming past, just inches away. It contains over 25 displays throughout the aquarium where visitors can see the beauty and terror of the oceans and creatures from the Severn estuary to the wonders of the rainforest rivers.]]> SeaQuarium
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The Weston-Super-Mare SeaQuarium was opened in 1995, and was placed upon the first seaside pier to be built in Great Britain for over 85 years. Situated on the beach, the aquarium is surrounded by 3 miles of sand along the coast of Somerset, with panoramic views across the estuary of Wales.

The centre contains an underwater tunnel, providing visitors with a closer look into the depths of our oceans with sharks, rays and other creatures swimming past, just inches away. It contains over 25 displays throughout the aquarium where visitors can see the beauty and terror of the oceans and creatures from the Severn estuary to the wonders of the rainforest rivers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56471/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56471/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:30:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/56471/ 51.34271600 -2.98239900 <![CDATA[Whale skeleton]]> Whale skeleton
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@ 2008-07-22 08:52:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53588/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53588/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:52:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53588/ 36.94849000 -122.06524800 <![CDATA[Musée national de la Marine]]> Musée national de la Marine
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Musée national de la Marine
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@ 2008-07-02 23:29:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52522/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52522/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:29:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52522/ 48.38440900 -4.49154100 <![CDATA[Flakturm VI L-Tower (WWII German Flak Tower) converted into an aquarium]]> Flakturm VI L-Tower (WWII German Flak Tower) converted into an aquarium
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Flak towers (German: Flaktürme) were large anti-aircraft gun blockhouses used by the Luftwaffe to prevent overflights of key areas in certain cities in World War II. They also served as air-raid shelters for tens of thousands of people and to coordinate air defence. With concrete walls up to 3.5 metres thick, these towers were considered to be invulnerable to attack with the usual ordinance carried by Allied bombers, though it is unlikely that they would have withstood Grand Slam bombs which successfully penetrated much thicker reinforced concrete. Aircraft generally appeared to have avoided the flak towers.

L-Tower (in Esterhazypark) is used as an aquarium (the "Haus des Meeres") and has a climbing wall on the outside.]]> Flakturm VI L-Tower (WWII German Flak Tower) converted into an aquarium
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Flak towers (German: Flaktürme) were large anti-aircraft gun blockhouses used by the Luftwaffe to prevent overflights of key areas in certain cities in World War II. They also served as air-raid shelters for tens of thousands of people and to coordinate air defence. With concrete walls up to 3.5 metres thick, these towers were considered to be invulnerable to attack with the usual ordinance carried by Allied bombers, though it is unlikely that they would have withstood Grand Slam bombs which successfully penetrated much thicker reinforced concrete. Aircraft generally appeared to have avoided the flak towers.

L-Tower (in Esterhazypark) is used as an aquarium (the "Haus des Meeres") and has a climbing wall on the outside.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52433/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52433/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:20:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52433/ 48.19761300 16.35292700 <![CDATA[Sydney Aquarium]]> Sydney Aquarium
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The aquarium contains a large variety of Australian aquatic life, displaying more than 650 species comprising more than 6,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats.

Its key exhibits are a series of underwater, see-through, acrylic glass tunnels where sharks swim above visitors, and recreation of a Great Barrier Reef coral environment.

The Sydney Aquarium was opened in 1988, during Australia's bicentenary celebrations, and is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It is regarded as one of Sydney's premier tourist attractions with over 55% of its visitors each year coming from overseas. A crocodile exhibit is being planned for 2008.

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The aquarium contains a large variety of Australian aquatic life, displaying more than 650 species comprising more than 6,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats.

Its key exhibits are a series of underwater, see-through, acrylic glass tunnels where sharks swim above visitors, and recreation of a Great Barrier Reef coral environment.

The Sydney Aquarium was opened in 1988, during Australia's bicentenary celebrations, and is one of the largest aquariums in the world. It is regarded as one of Sydney's premier tourist attractions with over 55% of its visitors each year coming from overseas. A crocodile exhibit is being planned for 2008.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51746/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51746/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:23:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51746/ 33.86976700 151.20207000 <![CDATA[UnderWater World]]> UnderWater World
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There are various aquarium sections at UnderWater World, featured on the habitat requirements of the fish, including temperature requirements. A moving walkway in a shark tunnel under the aquarium takes the visitor past a number of viewing windows, with fish swimming at the sides of the walkway, and immediately overhead.
UnderWater World presents seal shows and wildlife information talks, and there are hands-on marine displays. UnderWater World is also home to Otters and Fresh water Crocodiles.
UnderWater World is also a rehabilitation centre for Turtles, Dugongs, Dolphins and seals.

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UnderWater World
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There are various aquarium sections at UnderWater World, featured on the habitat requirements of the fish, including temperature requirements. A moving walkway in a shark tunnel under the aquarium takes the visitor past a number of viewing windows, with fish swimming at the sides of the walkway, and immediately overhead.
UnderWater World presents seal shows and wildlife information talks, and there are hands-on marine displays. UnderWater World is also home to Otters and Fresh water Crocodiles.
UnderWater World is also a rehabilitation centre for Turtles, Dugongs, Dolphins and seals.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51745/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51745/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:54:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51745/ -26.68332200 153.12186800 <![CDATA[Mundo Marino]]> Mundo Marino
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Mundo Marino is the largest aquarium in South America. It is in San Clemente del Tuyú, Argentina.
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Mundo Marino is the largest aquarium in South America. It is in San Clemente del Tuyú, Argentina.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51743/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51743/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:13:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51743/ -36.33898200 -56.74999600 <![CDATA[Lisbon Oceanarium]]> Lisbon Oceanarium
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The building is the work of the architectural firm Cambridge Seven Associates under the direction of Peter Chermayeff, resembling an Aircraft carrier, and is built in the pier of an internal sea. Peter Chermayeff is also the designer of the Osaka oceanarium, which is the largest in the world. It is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and has a large collection of marine species — birds, mammals, fishes, cnidaria and other marine organisms. The building is a small ride from the heart of Lisbon and is a large tourist attraction. The architecture of this building is far from the ancient buildings of Lisbon though it is only a few minutes away.

The exhibition is arranged around four smaller aquaria, displaying the fauna and flora of the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and of the Antarctic and a large central tank to exhibit species of the open ocean, from sharks and large groupers to tuna fish and small wrasses. The four towers of the building house each of the different ecosystems mentioned above and the central tank houses sharks, tuna and large groupers. Despite its intention of representing the open ocean, it has been criticised by several scientists for grouping together species that would never meet in nature. Though it may not show the ecosystems as they are in nature it is home to over 16 000 animals and plants from over 450 distinct species.

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The building is the work of the architectural firm Cambridge Seven Associates under the direction of Peter Chermayeff, resembling an Aircraft carrier, and is built in the pier of an internal sea. Peter Chermayeff is also the designer of the Osaka oceanarium, which is the largest in the world. It is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and has a large collection of marine species — birds, mammals, fishes, cnidaria and other marine organisms. The building is a small ride from the heart of Lisbon and is a large tourist attraction. The architecture of this building is far from the ancient buildings of Lisbon though it is only a few minutes away.

The exhibition is arranged around four smaller aquaria, displaying the fauna and flora of the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean and of the Antarctic and a large central tank to exhibit species of the open ocean, from sharks and large groupers to tuna fish and small wrasses. The four towers of the building house each of the different ecosystems mentioned above and the central tank houses sharks, tuna and large groupers. Despite its intention of representing the open ocean, it has been criticised by several scientists for grouping together species that would never meet in nature. Though it may not show the ecosystems as they are in nature it is home to over 16 000 animals and plants from over 450 distinct species.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51742/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51742/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:48:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51742/ 38.76354700 -9.09391000 <![CDATA[Marine Plaza Miyajima]]> Marine Plaza Miyajima
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There are about 350 variety of aquatic animals include Finless Porpoises, Sea Otters, Steller Sea Lions, Sea Lions and Penguins.

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There are about 350 variety of aquatic animals include Finless Porpoises, Sea Otters, Steller Sea Lions, Sea Lions and Penguins.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51741/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51741/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:26:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51741/ 34.29544500 132.31562900 <![CDATA[Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium]]> Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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The aquarium is a part of the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park located in Motobu, Okinawa. The main tank called the 'Kuroshio Sea' holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.

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The aquarium is a part of the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park located in Motobu, Okinawa. The main tank called the 'Kuroshio Sea' holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51740/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51740/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:01:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51740/ 26.69439100 127.87844000 <![CDATA[Dolphin Show at Marine World-Uminonakamichi]]> Dolphin Show at Marine World-Uminonakamichi
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@ 2008-05-26 16:56:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50758/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50758/ Mon, 26 May 2008 16:56:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50758/ 33.66081300 130.36360900 <![CDATA[Denmark's Aquarium]]> Denmark's Aquarium
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Denmark's Aquarium (Danish: Danmarks akvarie) is the largest aquarium in Denmark and features about 1 million litres of water, spread out on 70 different aquariums. Denmark's Aquarium started construction in 1937 and was opened in 1939. In 1974, the aquarium were expanded to feature 5 large landscape aquaries and a biological museum with temabased exibits and aquaries. In 1990, they were further expanded by a ney fronthall, Café, improved toilet facilities and a schoolerservice. The main purpose of the aquaria is to send marine information onto global plane, help science projects, and improve educational institutions.

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Denmark's Aquarium (Danish: Danmarks akvarie) is the largest aquarium in Denmark and features about 1 million litres of water, spread out on 70 different aquariums. Denmark's Aquarium started construction in 1937 and was opened in 1939. In 1974, the aquarium were expanded to feature 5 large landscape aquaries and a biological museum with temabased exibits and aquaries. In 1990, they were further expanded by a ney fronthall, Café, improved toilet facilities and a schoolerservice. The main purpose of the aquaria is to send marine information onto global plane, help science projects, and improve educational institutions.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50574/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50574/ Thu, 22 May 2008 20:00:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50574/ 55.74818400 12.58494800 <![CDATA[Fishing Trawler 'Dubingiai' and other static display ships]]> Fishing Trawler 'Dubingiai' and other static display ships
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At the Lithuanian Sea Museum.]]> Fishing Trawler 'Dubingiai' and other static display ships
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At the Lithuanian Sea Museum.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50396/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50396/ Mon, 19 May 2008 22:55:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50396/ 55.71318400 21.10556800 <![CDATA[HMS Hajen (1904)]]> HMS Hajen (1904)
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German midget submarines Seehund (Type XXVII)
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@ 2008-05-12 13:43:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50097/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50097/ Mon, 12 May 2008 13:43:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50097/ 53.87485279 8.65397211 <![CDATA[Hull Maritime Museum]]> Hull Maritime Museum
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@ 2008-03-28 14:59:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48240/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48240/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:59:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48240/ 53.74379400 -0.33849700 <![CDATA[The Deep - 'the world's only submarium']]> The Deep - 'the world's only submarium'
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The Deep is a large underwater aquarium situated at Sammy's Point, at the confluence of the River Hull and the Humber estuary in Hull, England. It opened in March 2002.

Billed as 'the world's only submarium', the tank contains thousands of sea creatures (including seven species of shark), 2.5 million litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt housed in an iconic structure designed by Sir Terry Farrell and built as part of the UK National Lottery's Millennium Commission project.

So far the deep has welcomed over 2 million visitors from around the world.

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The Deep is a large underwater aquarium situated at Sammy's Point, at the confluence of the River Hull and the Humber estuary in Hull, England. It opened in March 2002.

Billed as 'the world's only submarium', the tank contains thousands of sea creatures (including seven species of shark), 2.5 million litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt housed in an iconic structure designed by Sir Terry Farrell and built as part of the UK National Lottery's Millennium Commission project.

So far the deep has welcomed over 2 million visitors from around the world.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48193/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48193/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:29:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48193/ 53.73862600 -0.33029900 <![CDATA[Steamboat Arabia Museum]]> Steamboat Arabia Museum
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@ 2008-03-10 22:59:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47355/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47355/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:59:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47355/ 39.10944600 -94.58135200 <![CDATA[Minelayer Keihässalmi & Corvette Karjala]]> Minelayer Keihässalmi & Corvette Karjala
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Maritime Museum Forum Marinum has a remarkable museumship fleet even by international standards.

The minelayer Keihässalmi was the first minelayer of the Finnish Navy built after the second world war.

The Karjala was built in Helsinki in 1968 and is considered to be a corvette according to international standards.


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Maritime Museum Forum Marinum has a remarkable museumship fleet even by international standards.

The minelayer Keihässalmi was the first minelayer of the Finnish Navy built after the second world war.

The Karjala was built in Helsinki in 1968 and is considered to be a corvette according to international standards.


]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45868/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45868/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:41:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45868/ 60.43579787 22.23510958 <![CDATA[Former oceanographic research ship CSS Acadia]]> Former oceanographic research ship CSS Acadia
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CSS Acadia is a former hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship of the Hydrographic Survey of Canada and its successor the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

The Acadia served Canada for more than five decades from 1913-1969, including being commissioned twice into military service for the Royal Canadian Navy during both world wars. She is currently a historic museum ship stationed in Halifax Harbour at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic; she is the only ship still afloat that served the Royal Canadian Navy in both World Wars.

Retaining her original engines, boilers and little-changed accommodations, she is one of the best preserved Edwardian ocean steamships in the world and a renowned example of Canada's earliest scientific prowess in the fields of hydrography and oceanography.]]> Former oceanographic research ship CSS Acadia
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CSS Acadia is a former hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship of the Hydrographic Survey of Canada and its successor the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

The Acadia served Canada for more than five decades from 1913-1969, including being commissioned twice into military service for the Royal Canadian Navy during both world wars. She is currently a historic museum ship stationed in Halifax Harbour at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic; she is the only ship still afloat that served the Royal Canadian Navy in both World Wars.

Retaining her original engines, boilers and little-changed accommodations, she is one of the best preserved Edwardian ocean steamships in the world and a renowned example of Canada's earliest scientific prowess in the fields of hydrography and oceanography.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45018/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45018/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:37:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45018/ 44.64794900 -63.56992000 <![CDATA[USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) museum ship]]> USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) museum ship
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The USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) is a 180-foot (55 m) sea going buoy tender (WLB). An Iris, or C-class vessel, it was built by Marine Ironworks and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth, Minnesota. Sundew's preliminary design was completed by the United States Lighthouse Service and the final design was produced by Marine Iron and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth. On 29 November 1943 the keel was laid. It was launched on 8 February 1944 and commissioned on 24 August 1944. The original cost for the hull and machinery was $861,589.

Sundew is one of 39 original 180-foot (55 m) seagoing buoy tenders built between 1942-1944. All but one of the original tenders, the USCGC Ironwood (WLB-307), were built in Duluth. Like all of these tenders, the Sundew was named after a plant, in this case the sundew, a carnivorous plants from the genus Drosera.

In 1958, the Sundew was assigned to Charlevoix, Michigan, and the following November helped in the rescue of two survivors from the SS Carl D. Bradley when it sank in a storm on Lake Michigan 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Charlevoix. The Sundew remained at Charlevoix until 1980.

Sundew served 60 years for the Coast Guard and was decommissioned and retired on May 27, 2004. As part of the decommissioning, the vessel was given to the city of Duluth, its last home port, to be used as a museum ship. The services provided by the Sundew were taken up by USCGC Alder (WLB 216).]]> USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) museum ship
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The USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) is a 180-foot (55 m) sea going buoy tender (WLB). An Iris, or C-class vessel, it was built by Marine Ironworks and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth, Minnesota. Sundew's preliminary design was completed by the United States Lighthouse Service and the final design was produced by Marine Iron and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth. On 29 November 1943 the keel was laid. It was launched on 8 February 1944 and commissioned on 24 August 1944. The original cost for the hull and machinery was $861,589.

Sundew is one of 39 original 180-foot (55 m) seagoing buoy tenders built between 1942-1944. All but one of the original tenders, the USCGC Ironwood (WLB-307), were built in Duluth. Like all of these tenders, the Sundew was named after a plant, in this case the sundew, a carnivorous plants from the genus Drosera.

In 1958, the Sundew was assigned to Charlevoix, Michigan, and the following November helped in the rescue of two survivors from the SS Carl D. Bradley when it sank in a storm on Lake Michigan 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Charlevoix. The Sundew remained at Charlevoix until 1980.

Sundew served 60 years for the Coast Guard and was decommissioned and retired on May 27, 2004. As part of the decommissioning, the vessel was given to the city of Duluth, its last home port, to be used as a museum ship. The services provided by the Sundew were taken up by USCGC Alder (WLB 216).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44614/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44614/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:13:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44614/ 46.78158400 -92.09658000 <![CDATA[Lake freighter SS William A Irvin museum ship]]> Lake freighter SS William A Irvin museum ship
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@ 2008-01-30 17:08:00
The SS William A Irvin is a lake freighter which sailed as a bulk freighter on the Great Lakes as part US Steel's lake fleet. She was flagship of the company fleet from her launch in the depths of the depression in 1938 until 1975 and then as a general workhorse of the fleet until her retirement in 1978. Currently, this queen of the silver stackers is resting comfortably in Duluth, Minnesota, a well maintained example of a classic laker.]]> Lake freighter SS William A Irvin museum ship
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@ 2008-01-30 17:08:00
The SS William A Irvin is a lake freighter which sailed as a bulk freighter on the Great Lakes as part US Steel's lake fleet. She was flagship of the company fleet from her launch in the depths of the depression in 1938 until 1975 and then as a general workhorse of the fleet until her retirement in 1978. Currently, this queen of the silver stackers is resting comfortably in Duluth, Minnesota, a well maintained example of a classic laker.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44613/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44613/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:08:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44613/ 46.78221700 -92.09714100 <![CDATA[Dolphin pens at the State Oceanarium of Ukraine]]> Dolphin pens at the State Oceanarium of Ukraine
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@ 2008-01-16 18:12:02
Former military facility that trained dolphins for minesweeping. Now the State Oceanarium of Ukraine.]]> Dolphin pens at the State Oceanarium of Ukraine
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Former military facility that trained dolphins for minesweeping. Now the State Oceanarium of Ukraine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43778/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43778/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:12:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43778/ 44.57752300 33.40310500 <![CDATA[Arctic Corsair (H320)]]> Arctic Corsair (H320)
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@ 2008-01-14 10:09:09
The Arctic Corsair (H320) is a deep-sea trawler that was converted to a museum ship in 1999. It is berthed in the river Hull in Hull, England, and is part of the city's Museums Quarter.]]> Arctic Corsair (H320)
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@ 2008-01-14 10:09:09
The Arctic Corsair (H320) is a deep-sea trawler that was converted to a museum ship in 1999. It is berthed in the river Hull in Hull, England, and is part of the city's Museums Quarter.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43675/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43675/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:09:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43675/ 53.74373600 -0.32891600 <![CDATA[Full size replica of Captain James Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour]]> Full size replica of Captain James Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour
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@ 2007-12-24 15:27:01]]> Full size replica of Captain James Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour
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@ 2007-12-24 15:27:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42674/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42674/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:27:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42674/ 54.56108200 -1.30966100 <![CDATA[Akvariet i Bergen (Bergen Aquarium)]]> Akvariet i Bergen (Bergen Aquarium)
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@ 2007-12-05 01:43:27
From Wikipedia:

Akvariet i Bergen is a public aquarium in Norway. It is situated on the Nordnes peninsula in Bergen, and is one of the city's tourist attractions. The complex houses over 60 tanks of fish, marine invertebrates, as well as three outdoor ponds with seals, penguins and cyprinids and a tropical branch with reptiles and monkeys.]]> Akvariet i Bergen (Bergen Aquarium)
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@ 2007-12-05 01:43:27
From Wikipedia:

Akvariet i Bergen is a public aquarium in Norway. It is situated on the Nordnes peninsula in Bergen, and is one of the city's tourist attractions. The complex houses over 60 tanks of fish, marine invertebrates, as well as three outdoor ponds with seals, penguins and cyprinids and a tropical branch with reptiles and monkeys.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41710/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41710/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:43:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41710/ 60.39976400 5.30425600 <![CDATA[U-461]]> U-461
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@ 2007-12-04 05:48:07]]> U-461
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@ 2007-12-04 05:48:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41653/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41653/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:48:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41653/ 54.13485500 13.76658300 <![CDATA[Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum]]> Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
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@ 2007-10-27 23:19:12
Constructed in 1891, the Life-Saving Service and later the U. S. Coast Guard actively used the building until 1962. The building fell into a state of disrepair and was used by the city for various government departments. In 1977, the building was scheduled for demolition. A group of concerned citizens formed the Ocean City Museum Society and with the generosity of the mayor and city council who made funds available to the society, the building was saved by moving it to its present location. The station house was officially dedicated as a museum on Christmas Day, 1978.]]> Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
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@ 2007-10-27 23:19:12
Constructed in 1891, the Life-Saving Service and later the U. S. Coast Guard actively used the building until 1962. The building fell into a state of disrepair and was used by the city for various government departments. In 1977, the building was scheduled for demolition. A group of concerned citizens formed the Ocean City Museum Society and with the generosity of the mayor and city council who made funds available to the society, the building was saved by moving it to its present location. The station house was officially dedicated as a museum on Christmas Day, 1978.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40294/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40294/ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:19:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40294/ 38.32545600 -75.08789400 <![CDATA[Tango-class submarine B-396 'Novosibirsky Komsomolets' in Moscow]]> Tango-class submarine B-396 'Novosibirsky Komsomolets' in Moscow
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-21 13:36:03
Found by earthgoogler.

At the new Navy Museum in Moscow.

The big Diesel submarine B-396 under the name Novosibirsky Komsomolets served in the North Navy from 1980 to 2000. The vessel served in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. In 2003 it was re-equipped into a museum. There is a small exhibition hall there with the crew’s paraphernalia.]]> Tango-class submarine B-396 'Novosibirsky Komsomolets' in Moscow
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-21 13:36:03
Found by earthgoogler.

At the new Navy Museum in Moscow.

The big Diesel submarine B-396 under the name Novosibirsky Komsomolets served in the North Navy from 1980 to 2000. The vessel served in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. In 2003 it was re-equipped into a museum. There is a small exhibition hall there with the crew’s paraphernalia.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37306/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37306/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:36:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37306/ 55.85234800 37.45619100 <![CDATA[Russian Tango class U-434 submarine]]> Russian Tango class U-434 submarine
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Russian Tango class U-434 submarine
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@ 2007-08-21 13:19:20]]> Russian Tango class U-434 submarine
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Russian Tango class U-434 submarine
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@ 2007-08-21 13:19:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37304/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37304/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:19:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37304/ 53.53872800 10.01495000 <![CDATA[Abandoned Dolphinarium at Clacton Pier]]> Abandoned Dolphinarium at Clacton Pier
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@ 2007-08-20 12:35:18]]> Abandoned Dolphinarium at Clacton Pier
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@ 2007-08-20 12:35:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37162/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37162/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:35:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/37162/ 51.78616300 1.15591900 <![CDATA[Mystic Seaport]]> Mystic Seaport
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@ 2007-08-17 09:00:50
Mystic Seaport is a maritime museum situated along the banks of the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, USA. It is notable both for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the re-creation of an entire 19th century seaport, consisting of over 60 original buildings, most of them rare commercial structures, moved to the 37 acre (150,000 m²) site and meticulously restored.]]> Mystic Seaport
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@ 2007-08-17 09:00:50
Mystic Seaport is a maritime museum situated along the banks of the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, USA. It is notable both for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the re-creation of an entire 19th century seaport, consisting of over 60 original buildings, most of them rare commercial structures, moved to the 37 acre (150,000 m²) site and meticulously restored.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36984/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36984/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:00:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36984/ 41.36173000 -71.96459600 <![CDATA[Beluga Whales at Mystic Aquarium]]> Beluga Whales at Mystic Aquarium
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@ 2007-08-16 09:11:02]]> Beluga Whales at Mystic Aquarium
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@ 2007-08-16 09:11:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36895/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36895/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:11:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36895/ 41.37358100 -71.95277400 <![CDATA[HMS Surprise]]> HMS Surprise
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@ 2007-07-06 10:16:07
Strike a pose at the helm of the HMS. Surprise just like Russell Crowe as Captain "Lucky Jack Aubrey." The ship used in the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World found a permanent home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. The HMS Surprise is a magnificent replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate.

HMS. Surprise is a 179-foot full rigged ship. Her designers and builders made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate of Great Britan's Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail. Originally christened H.M.S. Rose when she was launched in 1970, she served as a sail training vessel operating out of several East coast ports for over 30 years. the ship underwent extensive modifications for the production of the film in 2002. The museum acquired the ship in October, 2004. Plans include restoring the ship to seaworthy condition, but the timetable for her return to sea is uncertain.]]> HMS Surprise
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@ 2007-07-06 10:16:07
Strike a pose at the helm of the HMS. Surprise just like Russell Crowe as Captain "Lucky Jack Aubrey." The ship used in the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World found a permanent home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. The HMS Surprise is a magnificent replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate.

HMS. Surprise is a 179-foot full rigged ship. Her designers and builders made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate of Great Britan's Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail. Originally christened H.M.S. Rose when she was launched in 1970, she served as a sail training vessel operating out of several East coast ports for over 30 years. the ship underwent extensive modifications for the production of the film in 2002. The museum acquired the ship in October, 2004. Plans include restoring the ship to seaworthy condition, but the timetable for her return to sea is uncertain.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34958/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34958/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:16:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34958/ 32.72086500 -117.17368100 <![CDATA['Medea' and 'Pilot']]> 'Medea' and 'Pilot'
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@ 2007-07-06 10:12:47
Named after a woman in Greek mythology, the Medea has a past almost as colorful as her namesake. Originally, the steam yacht was built for William Macalister Hall of Torrisdale Castle, Scotland, to be used for entertaining and hunting trips around the waterways in western Scotland.

She was completed on August 29, 1904, in a record building time of 51 days. Built of steel and furnished with imported teak and quarter-sawn oak, the Medea is an impressive and beautiful little boat. She has served in two world wars, under three navies and six national flags.

Launched on August 7, 1914, Pilot served as San Diego Bay’s official pilot boat for commercial ships entering and leaving the harbor for 82 years. Harbor pilots are responsible for steering large vessels safely into and out of the bay; the pilot boards the ship, takes command, and returns the vessel to the captain after it has docked or left the bay.]]> 'Medea' and 'Pilot'
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Named after a woman in Greek mythology, the Medea has a past almost as colorful as her namesake. Originally, the steam yacht was built for William Macalister Hall of Torrisdale Castle, Scotland, to be used for entertaining and hunting trips around the waterways in western Scotland.

She was completed on August 29, 1904, in a record building time of 51 days. Built of steel and furnished with imported teak and quarter-sawn oak, the Medea is an impressive and beautiful little boat. She has served in two world wars, under three navies and six national flags.

Launched on August 7, 1914, Pilot served as San Diego Bay’s official pilot boat for commercial ships entering and leaving the harbor for 82 years. Harbor pilots are responsible for steering large vessels safely into and out of the bay; the pilot boards the ship, takes command, and returns the vessel to the captain after it has docked or left the bay.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34957/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34957/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:12:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34957/ 32.72108300 -117.17386800 <![CDATA['Californian']]> 'Californian'
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@ 2007-07-06 10:10:57
The Californian is a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence, that patrolled the coast of California enforcing federal law during the gold rush. The Revenue Cutter Service, along with four
other federal maritime ag