18 June War of 1812 BeginsOn June 18, 2026 Constitution vs. Java The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great…
Remembering Mikaël Yaouank (5th June 2020)On June 5, 2026 Mikaël Yaouank Mikaël Yaouank passed away on the 5th June 2020 at the age of 73. He was the founder,…
Remembering Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992)On June 3, 2026 Stanley James Hugill Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and…
37 Years of Chantey SingingOn May 28, 2026 Peter Kasin Hello chantey singers. As I pass the torch to Park Ranger Casey Fenton, I want to reflect on…
Gilbert & Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore” premieres (1878)On May 25, 2026 HMS Pinafore Savoy Theater Hall Poster from 1899 By the spring of 1877, the English light-opera team of W.S. Gilbert…
On May 23, 1701 the infamous English Pirate, Captain Kidd, dies.On May 25, 2026 Captain William Kidd On May 23, 1701 the infamous English Pirate, Captain Kidd, dies. Kidd’s early career is obscure. It…
Tall Ship Zebu declared a wreck (21 May 2021)On May 22, 2026 Zebu in front of the Albert Dock warehouses Zebu, formerly Ziba, was a historic tall ship. Built in Sweden in 1938, she…
Vasco da Gama reaches India (1498)On May 20, 2026 Vasco da Gama in Calicut Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama becomes the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean when…
Remembering Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992)On May 12, 2026 Stanley James Hugill Stan Hugill (19 November 1906 – 13 May 1992) was a British folk music performer, artist and…
Remembering Ed Trickett, 1941 – 10 May 2022On May 11, 2026 Edison Jean Trickett Ed was a well-loved musician in the folk music community. He appeared on over 40 recordings, most…
Ferdinand Magellan killed in the Philippines (27 April, 1521)On April 28, 2026 Ferdinand Magellan killed in the Philippines After traveling three-quarters of the way around the globe, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan is…
Herzogin Cecile grounds on Ham Stone Rock (25 Apr 1935)On April 25, 2026 Herzogin Cecile With Sven Erikson as her captain and Elis Karlsson her first mate, the ship left Port Lincoln in…
Tom Lewis releases Pay Off on the DownhaulOn April 20, 2026 Tom Lewis Premier shantyman Tom Lewis has just released a brand new maritime-themed song, Pay Off on the Downhaul. The…
Remembering Sir Richard Runciman TerryOn April 18, 2026 Sir Richard Runciman Terry (3 Jan 1864 — 18 Apr 1938) In 1921, in an obvious departure from his church…
John Paul Jones Sets Out (10 April 1778)On April 12, 2026 John Paul Jones' Ranger Revolutionary War commander John Paul Jones sets out to raid British ships On April 10, 1778,…
Remembering Joanna ColcordOn April 8, 2026 Joanna Carver Colcord Joanna Carver Colcord (March 18, 1882 – April 8, 1960) was pioneering social worker, and author. Born…
Congress authorizes privateers to attack British vessels (3 April 1776)On April 3, 2026 American Privateers Because it lacked sufficient funds to build a strong navy, the Continental Congress gives privateers permission to attack…
Why They SangOn March 21, 2026 Tall ship sailors The long and storied history of sea shanties is filled with tall tales and heroic deeds and…
Polish Shanty Community Seeking RecognitionOn March 19, 2026 Perły i Łotry Posted by Perły i Łotry on Facebook 15 Mar 2026. It's everything that should be. MP's signatures,…
Admiral John Byng executed (14 Mar 1757)On March 14, 2026 Admiral John Byng Admiral John Byng was executed by firing squad on March 14, 1757, on the quarterdeck of HMS…