Virtual Globetrotting: Vehicle - Boats http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:54:05 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[DF 46 Avel Sterenn]]> DF 46 Avel Sterenn
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@ 2008-09-28 14:54:05
French customs patrol boat.]]> DF 46 Avel Sterenn
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DF 46 Avel Sterenn
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French customs patrol boat.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57164/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57164/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:54:05 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57164/ 48.64727200 -2.02269700 <![CDATA[Google car on car ferry]]> Google car on car ferry
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@ 2008-08-24 10:19:37]]> Google car on car ferry
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@ 2008-08-24 10:19:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55356/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55356/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:19:37 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55356/ -35.32587500 139.38652800 <![CDATA[HMAS Otway (S59)]]> HMAS Otway (S59)
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HMAS Otway (S59)
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@ 2008-08-14 09:48:46]]> HMAS Otway (S59)
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HMAS Otway (S59)
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@ 2008-08-14 09:48:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54906/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54906/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:48:46 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54906/ -35.71698800 147.31810900 <![CDATA[Goélette Saint Sauveur]]> Goélette Saint Sauveur
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@ 2008-07-09 18:20:47]]> Goélette Saint Sauveur
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@ 2008-07-09 18:20:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52863/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52863/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:20:47 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52863/ 47.68775300 -2.97489200 <![CDATA['Les Glénans' French sailing school]]> 'Les Glénans' French sailing school
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'Les Glénans' French sailing school
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@ 2008-07-05 12:56:49]]> 'Les Glénans' French sailing school
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'Les Glénans' French sailing school
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@ 2008-07-05 12:56:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52664/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52664/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:56:49 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52664/ 48.85186100 2.27802200 <![CDATA[Destroyer Escort USS Stewart (DE-238)]]> Destroyer Escort USS Stewart (DE-238)
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Destroyer Escort USS Stewart (DE-238)
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@ 2008-06-14 13:06:58
USS Stewart (DE–238) is an Edsall class destroyer escort, the third United States Navy ship so named. This ship was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart (July 28, 1778 – November 6, 1869), who commanded USS Constitution during the War of 1812. The Stewart is one of only two preserved U.S. destroyer escorts and the only surviving example of her class.]]> Destroyer Escort USS Stewart (DE-238)
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@ 2008-06-14 13:06:58
USS Stewart (DE–238) is an Edsall class destroyer escort, the third United States Navy ship so named. This ship was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart (July 28, 1778 – November 6, 1869), who commanded USS Constitution during the War of 1812. The Stewart is one of only two preserved U.S. destroyer escorts and the only surviving example of her class.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51649/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51649/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:06:58 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51649/ 29.33893700 -94.77941800 <![CDATA[Submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244)]]> Submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244)
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Submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244)
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@ 2008-06-14 13:04:49
USS Cavalla (SS/SSK/AGSS-244), a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the cavalla, a salt water fish of the pompano family inhabiting waters off the eastern coast of the Americas from Cape Cod to Río de la Plata.

Cavalla was launched 14 November 1943 by Electric Boat Co., Groton, Connecticut;.]]> Submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244)
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@ 2008-06-14 13:04:49
USS Cavalla (SS/SSK/AGSS-244), a Gato-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the cavalla, a salt water fish of the pompano family inhabiting waters off the eastern coast of the Americas from Cape Cod to Río de la Plata.

Cavalla was launched 14 November 1943 by Electric Boat Co., Groton, Connecticut;.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51647/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51647/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:04:49 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51647/ 29.33571500 -94.77926200 <![CDATA[Lightship Portsmouth]]> Lightship Portsmouth
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Lightship Portsmouth
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@ 2008-06-14 12:54:07]]> Lightship Portsmouth
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Lightship Portsmouth
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@ 2008-06-14 12:54:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51645/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51645/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:54:07 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51645/ 36.83750400 -76.29681100 <![CDATA[Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)]]> Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
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Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
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@ 2008-06-14 12:50:11
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) ("Wisky" or "WisKy") is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and launched on 7 December 1943.

During her career, Wisconsin served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, where she shelled Japanese fortifications during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and screened United States aircraft carriers as they conducted air raids against enemy positions. During the Korean War, Wisconsin shelled North Korean targets in support of United Nations and South Korean ground operations, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the "mothball fleet." She was reactivated 1 August 1986 and modernized as part of the 600-ship Navy plan, and participated in the 1991 Gulf War.

Wisconsin was last decommissioned in September 1991, having earned a total of six battle stars for service in World War II and Korea, as well as a Navy Unit Commendation for service during the 1991 Gulf War. She currently functions as a museum ship operated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Wisconsin was struck from the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) 17 March 2006, and is currently awaiting donation for permanent use as a museum ship.]]> Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
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USS Wisconsin (BB-64) ("Wisky" or "WisKy") is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and launched on 7 December 1943.

During her career, Wisconsin served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, where she shelled Japanese fortifications during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and screened United States aircraft carriers as they conducted air raids against enemy positions. During the Korean War, Wisconsin shelled North Korean targets in support of United Nations and South Korean ground operations, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the "mothball fleet." She was reactivated 1 August 1986 and modernized as part of the 600-ship Navy plan, and participated in the 1991 Gulf War.

Wisconsin was last decommissioned in September 1991, having earned a total of six battle stars for service in World War II and Korea, as well as a Navy Unit Commendation for service during the 1991 Gulf War. She currently functions as a museum ship operated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Wisconsin was struck from the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) 17 March 2006, and is currently awaiting donation for permanent use as a museum ship.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51643/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51643/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:50:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51643/ 36.85001600 -76.29485600 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet (CV-12)]]> Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet (CV-12)
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Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet (CV-12)
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USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is a United States Navy aircraft carrier of the Essex class. Construction started in August 1942; she was originally named USS Kearsarge, but was renamed in honor of the USS Hornet (CV-8), which was lost in October of 1942, becoming the eighth ship to bear the name.

Hornet was commissioned in November 1943, and after 3 months of training joined the U.S. forces in the Pacific War. She played a major part in the Pacific battles of World War II, and also took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning troops back to the U.S. Following World War II, she served in the Vietnam War, and also played a part in the Apollo program, recovering astronauts as they returned from the Moon.

Hornet was finally decommissioned in 1970. She was eventually designated a National Historic Landmark, and in 1998 she opened to the public as a museum at the former Naval Air Station Alameda in Alameda, California.]]> Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet (CV-12)
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Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet (CV-12)
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@ 2008-06-10 17:37:57
USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is a United States Navy aircraft carrier of the Essex class. Construction started in August 1942; she was originally named USS Kearsarge, but was renamed in honor of the USS Hornet (CV-8), which was lost in October of 1942, becoming the eighth ship to bear the name.

Hornet was commissioned in November 1943, and after 3 months of training joined the U.S. forces in the Pacific War. She played a major part in the Pacific battles of World War II, and also took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning troops back to the U.S. Following World War II, she served in the Vietnam War, and also played a part in the Apollo program, recovering astronauts as they returned from the Moon.

Hornet was finally decommissioned in 1970. She was eventually designated a National Historic Landmark, and in 1998 she opened to the public as a museum at the former Naval Air Station Alameda in Alameda, California.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51464/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51464/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:37:57 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51464/ 37.77654900 -122.29856000 <![CDATA[Pacific Collector - DOD Missile Defense Agency telemetry ship]]> Pacific Collector - DOD Missile Defense Agency telemetry ship
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Pacific Collector - DOD Missile Defense Agency telemetry ship
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@ 2008-06-10 17:34:10
The Texas Clipper II began its life at sea as a U.S.
Navy ship, had a distinguished career as a training
vessel, was towed from the Beaumont, Texas, Re-
serve Fleet for hurricane recovery work in Lake
Charles, La., and is now being refitted to ship out
to sea again. This time, the ship will be known as
the Pacific Collector, and will support the Depart-
ment of Defense’s Missile Defense Agency.

The Pacific Collector will carry telemetry equipment
to support missile flight tests from remote areas
with little or no test infrastructure. Most of its work
will be done in the Pacific Ocean, and the ship will
be homeported in the San Francisco Bay area.

The ship was launched as the USNS Chauvenet in
1970, and was the Navy’s first ship specially de-
signed to support coastal hydrographic surveys.
In 1996, the Maritime Administration took title to
the ship, renamed it the Texas Clipper II and had it
refitted as a training ship, delivering it to the Texas
Maritime Academy in 1996.

The Texas Clipper II was retired in 2005 to the Na-
tional Defense Reserve Fleet in Beaumont months
before it was needed to house Hurricane Rita re-
covery workers and evacuees in Lake Charles.
The Texas Clipper II was relieved of its FEMA mis-
sion in early March, and arrived at the shipyard for
conversion work on March 18, 2006.]]> Pacific Collector - DOD Missile Defense Agency telemetry ship
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Pacific Collector - DOD Missile Defense Agency telemetry ship
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The Texas Clipper II began its life at sea as a U.S.
Navy ship, had a distinguished career as a training
vessel, was towed from the Beaumont, Texas, Re-
serve Fleet for hurricane recovery work in Lake
Charles, La., and is now being refitted to ship out
to sea again. This time, the ship will be known as
the Pacific Collector, and will support the Depart-
ment of Defense’s Missile Defense Agency.

The Pacific Collector will carry telemetry equipment
to support missile flight tests from remote areas
with little or no test infrastructure. Most of its work
will be done in the Pacific Ocean, and the ship will
be homeported in the San Francisco Bay area.

The ship was launched as the USNS Chauvenet in
1970, and was the Navy’s first ship specially de-
signed to support coastal hydrographic surveys.
In 1996, the Maritime Administration took title to
the ship, renamed it the Texas Clipper II and had it
refitted as a training ship, delivering it to the Texas
Maritime Academy in 1996.

The Texas Clipper II was retired in 2005 to the Na-
tional Defense Reserve Fleet in Beaumont months
before it was needed to house Hurricane Rita re-
covery workers and evacuees in Lake Charles.
The Texas Clipper II was relieved of its FEMA mis-
sion in early March, and arrived at the shipyard for
conversion work on March 18, 2006.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51463/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51463/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:34:10 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51463/ 37.77950000 -122.29896800 <![CDATA[Jet skiing on Lake Michigan]]> Jet skiing on Lake Michigan
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Jet skiing on Lake Michigan
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@ 2008-04-25 13:26:11]]> Jet skiing on Lake Michigan
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Jet skiing on Lake Michigan
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@ 2008-04-25 13:26:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49382/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49382/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:26:11 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49382/ 41.89766800 -87.61718500 <![CDATA[Boat on a trailer]]> Boat on a trailer
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@ 2007-08-14 14:35:52]]> Boat on a trailer
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Boat on a trailer
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@ 2007-08-14 14:35:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36761/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36761/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:35:52 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36761/ 33.21029100 -117.38857300 <![CDATA[Passenger Ferry]]> Passenger Ferry
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Passenger Ferry
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@ 2007-08-13 12:17:58]]> Passenger Ferry
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Passenger Ferry
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@ 2007-08-13 12:17:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36712/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36712/ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:17:58 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36712/ 37.79873000 -122.38567800 <![CDATA['Wiki Wiki' Boat]]> 'Wiki Wiki' Boat
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'Wiki Wiki' Boat
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@ 2007-08-12 11:58:07]]> 'Wiki Wiki' Boat
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'Wiki Wiki' Boat
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@ 2007-08-12 11:58:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36671/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36671/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:58:07 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36671/ 32.75229000 -117.20556000 <![CDATA[US Navy ship]]> US Navy ship
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US Navy ship
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@ 2007-08-12 09:10:42]]> US Navy ship
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US Navy ship
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@ 2007-08-12 09:10:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36644/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36644/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:10:42 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36644/ 32.70808300 -117.15442700 <![CDATA[Boat on a Trailer]]> Boat on a Trailer
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Boat on a Trailer
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@ 2007-08-10 11:41:51]]> Boat on a Trailer
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Boat on a Trailer
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@ 2007-08-10 11:41:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36468/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36468/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:41:51 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36468/ 32.77103800 -117.23490400 <![CDATA[Cruise Ship]]> Cruise Ship
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Cruise Ship
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@ 2007-08-09 22:47:57]]> Cruise Ship
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Cruise Ship
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@ 2007-08-09 22:47:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36443/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36443/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:47:57 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36443/ 37.81022500 -122.40932500 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)]]> Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
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Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
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@ 2007-08-08 18:00:37
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a supercarrier in the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. It is one of the largest warships in the world. It was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN-68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year.

The keel of Nimitz was laid down 22 June 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, and she was commissioned 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford. The ship was named for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded the Pacific fleet in World War II. Captain Michael "Nasty" Manazir assumed command of the Nimitz on 16 March 2007.]]> Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
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@ 2007-08-08 18:00:37
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a supercarrier in the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. It is one of the largest warships in the world. It was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN-68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year.

The keel of Nimitz was laid down 22 June 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, and she was commissioned 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford. The ship was named for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded the Pacific fleet in World War II. Captain Michael "Nasty" Manazir assumed command of the Nimitz on 16 March 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36374/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36374/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:00:37 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36374/ 32.72392100 -117.17343800 <![CDATA[Holland America Lines ship 'Ryndam']]> Holland America Lines ship 'Ryndam'
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Holland America Lines ship 'Ryndam'
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@ 2007-08-08 17:49:35]]> Holland America Lines ship 'Ryndam'
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Holland America Lines ship 'Ryndam'
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@ 2007-08-08 17:49:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36373/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36373/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:49:35 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36373/ 32.71976000 -117.17363700 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)]]> Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)
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Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)
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@ 2007-08-08 17:41:34]]> Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)
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Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)
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@ 2007-08-08 17:41:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36370/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36370/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:41:34 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36370/ 32.71332800 -117.17347600 <![CDATA[San Diego Seal - amphibious tour vehicle]]> San Diego Seal - amphibious tour vehicle
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San Diego Seal - amphibious tour vehicle
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@ 2007-08-08 17:32:36
The San Diego Seals fleet consists of 5 amphibious vehicles produced specifically for the tourism industry and for search/rescue operations. They are capable of operating in high winds, rains, and floods. They can drive into an area of heavy flooding and simply boat through it. These vehicles feature high performance all wheel drive, turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, heavy-duty suspension system, 49 passengers or 8,000 lbs. of cargo capacity, 75 mph on road speed and 7 knots in the water.

These are the only amphibious vehicles ever made that could be driven high speed coast to coast if you wanted to. In water, floor level to the water is only about 15" this aids in water rescue and ease of loading victims and rescue personnel from the water. Supplies loading and unloading is easy with a 48" wide door, which is standard on the search and rescue versions. Large open deck area provides plenty of room for generators, rescue gear, litters, search gear, fire fighting equipment, etc.

These vessels are completely U.S.Coast Guard approved and meet all regulations for passenger vessels. Meet department of transportation requirements and in fact even come equipped with driver and passenger side air bags. Every effort has been made to make these vehicles the strongest and safest possible.]]> San Diego Seal - amphibious tour vehicle
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San Diego Seal - amphibious tour vehicle
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@ 2007-08-08 17:32:36
The San Diego Seals fleet consists of 5 amphibious vehicles produced specifically for the tourism industry and for search/rescue operations. They are capable of operating in high winds, rains, and floods. They can drive into an area of heavy flooding and simply boat through it. These vehicles feature high performance all wheel drive, turbo diesel engine, automatic transmission, heavy-duty suspension system, 49 passengers or 8,000 lbs. of cargo capacity, 75 mph on road speed and 7 knots in the water.

These are the only amphibious vehicles ever made that could be driven high speed coast to coast if you wanted to. In water, floor level to the water is only about 15" this aids in water rescue and ease of loading victims and rescue personnel from the water. Supplies loading and unloading is easy with a 48" wide door, which is standard on the search and rescue versions. Large open deck area provides plenty of room for generators, rescue gear, litters, search gear, fire fighting equipment, etc.

These vessels are completely U.S.Coast Guard approved and meet all regulations for passenger vessels. Meet department of transportation requirements and in fact even come equipped with driver and passenger side air bags. Every effort has been made to make these vehicles the strongest and safest possible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36368/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36368/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:32:36 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36368/ 32.71001500 -117.16821300 <![CDATA[USS Recruit - landlocked ship]]> USS Recruit - landlocked ship
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USS Recruit - landlocked ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-08 17:10:48
USS Recruit (TDE-1 and TFFG-1) in San Diego, CA, the Navy’s first non-ship, was originally a commissioned vessel and observed traditional Naval shipboard procedures like all other vessels.

Affectionately known as USS Neversail, the Recruit was a two-thirds scale mock-up and served as an instructional platform for new recruits. When completed in 1949, it was 225 long, had a 24-foot, four inch beam and a 41-foot mast.

Today, with the closure of the Navy training station the Recruit is being preserved as an historical building.]]> USS Recruit - landlocked ship
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@ 2007-08-08 17:10:48
USS Recruit (TDE-1 and TFFG-1) in San Diego, CA, the Navy’s first non-ship, was originally a commissioned vessel and observed traditional Naval shipboard procedures like all other vessels.

Affectionately known as USS Neversail, the Recruit was a two-thirds scale mock-up and served as an instructional platform for new recruits. When completed in 1949, it was 225 long, had a 24-foot, four inch beam and a 41-foot mast.

Today, with the closure of the Navy training station the Recruit is being preserved as an historical building.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36362/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36362/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:10:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36362/ 32.72862600 -117.21555700 <![CDATA['Star of India' - the world's oldest active ship]]> 'Star of India' - the world's oldest active ship
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The Star of India is the world's oldest active ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863. Iron ships were experiments of sorts then, with most vessels still being built of wood. Within five months of laying her keel, the ship was launched into her element. She bore the name Euterpe, after the Greek goddess of music.

Euterpe was a full-rigged ship and would remain so until 1901, when the Alaska Packers Association rigged her down to a barque, her present rig. She began her sailing life with two near-disastrous voyages to India. On her first trip she suffered a collision and a mutiny. On her second trip, a cyclone caught Euterpe in the Bay of Bengal, and with her topmasts cut away, she barely made port. Shortly afterward, her first captain died on board and was buried at sea.

After such a hard luck beginning, Euterpe settled down and made four more voyages to India as a cargo ship. In 1871 she was purchased by the Shaw Savill line of London and embarked on a quarter century of hauling emigrants to New Zealand, sometimes also touching Australia, California and Chile. She made 21 circumnavigations in this service, some of them lasting up to a year. It was rugged voyaging, with the little iron ship battling through terrific gales, "labouring and rolling in a most distressing manner," according to her log.]]> 'Star of India' - the world's oldest active ship
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@ 2007-08-08 17:06:19
The Star of India is the world's oldest active ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863. Iron ships were experiments of sorts then, with most vessels still being built of wood. Within five months of laying her keel, the ship was launched into her element. She bore the name Euterpe, after the Greek goddess of music.

Euterpe was a full-rigged ship and would remain so until 1901, when the Alaska Packers Association rigged her down to a barque, her present rig. She began her sailing life with two near-disastrous voyages to India. On her first trip she suffered a collision and a mutiny. On her second trip, a cyclone caught Euterpe in the Bay of Bengal, and with her topmasts cut away, she barely made port. Shortly afterward, her first captain died on board and was buried at sea.

After such a hard luck beginning, Euterpe settled down and made four more voyages to India as a cargo ship. In 1871 she was purchased by the Shaw Savill line of London and embarked on a quarter century of hauling emigrants to New Zealand, sometimes also touching Australia, California and Chile. She made 21 circumnavigations in this service, some of them lasting up to a year. It was rugged voyaging, with the little iron ship battling through terrific gales, "labouring and rolling in a most distressing manner," according to her log.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36361/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36361/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:06:19 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36361/ 32.72000600 -117.17313500 <![CDATA[Royal Caribbean's 'Monarch of the Seas']]> Royal Caribbean's 'Monarch of the Seas'
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