Sea History for Kids
pro•pul•sion: the force that moves something forward Merriam-Webster.com Ships transport people and cargo from one place to another. In many cases, it is easier and cheaper to move them…
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by Philippa Sandall 1803 was a momentous year for Matthew Flinders and his cat, Trim. In June they completed the circumnavigation of Australia aboard HMS Investigator. In August, sailing…
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Trying to figure out what to do when she grew up wasn’t easy for Dr. Jennifer Rahn, because she had so many different interests. In high school in New Jersey,…
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Great Lakes Ghost Ship: the Cornelia B. Windiate By Cathy Green, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Did you know that one of the busiest waterways in North America is on…
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Did You Know?
Today, shipyards have a number of ways to get a ship out of water, either by hauling it out or by floating it into a basin and the water pumped out.
Historically though, sea captains would careen their vessels in shallow water by either heaving it over on its side while it was still afloat or by anchoring in shallow water at high tide and then waiting for the tide to go out. The vessel would touch bottom, and, as the tide went out, lay over on its side.
How does one go about getting a ship, especially a big ship, high and dry out of the water today?