http://woodentallships.com/maritime Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:06:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Arrr me hearties, shiver me timbers or I will keelhaul the lot of ye! Learn to speak like a pirate, using the Glossary below. Bahamas - A group of islands in the west Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida and north of Cuba. The Bahamas was held as a British colony in ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2008/07/15/pirate-glossary/  Australian National Maritime Museum Events M'Andrew's Hymn - marine steam, men and machines 9-10.30 am Thursday 24 July at the museum Join us to explore the way steam engines revolutionised shipping aroundthe world and led to the demise of sailing ships. Learn about steamengine history from Newcomen's engine of 1712, developing through theVictorian ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2008/07/01/australian-national-maritime-museum/ Walk around historic Garden Island Graeme Wong is a Lieutenant Commander in the RAN.  There is  an opportunity for naval history fans to participate in a guided walkaround Garden Island in Sydney on Sunday 13 July.  This walk is part of the fundraising efforts of the NSW Variety Bash Team. All ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2008/07/01/garden-island-walk/ Sydney Heritage Fleet courses that will start soon:   1. JAMES CRAIG NEW CREW TRAINING     Open to all members of the fleet who may wish to try a new activity - Sail as crew in the James Craig.     Open to all current crew who may wish to improve/refresh their knowledge by attending ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2008/06/22/sydney-heritage-fleet-courses/ Modeller's Shipyard Build your own model wooden tall ship and enjoy the great age of sail with a model kit from the Modeller's Shipyard. The Modeller's Shipyard are located at Glenbrook in New South Wales, Australia. They are specialist suppliers of historic wood model ships, kits, plans and accessories for model ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2008/06/22/modellers-shipyard/ The Sydney Heritage Fleet has been a  volunteer organisation since 1965 and is the proud winner of national and international awards for excellence. There will be a Fleet Morning Tea on Friday 20th June at 10:30 am at the James Craig.   The monthly Morning Tea takes place on the main deck of ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2008/06/17/sydney-heritage-fleet/ Jesse Martin - the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Jesse Martin is just like any kid looking for expression and sailing around the world was his way of doing that. It started with a dream and he honestly believed that he could sail around the world and ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2007/06/04/jesse-martin-circumnavigation/ Below the roaring forties there is no law, below the roaring fifties there is no god. In the Southern Ocean there exists the ultimate challenge for human beings. Tony Bullimore braved the Southern Ocean and survived. He was rescued at sea and he described it as an absolute miracle. Tony ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2007/05/29/tony-bullimore-rescue/ The Navy have to get to Terri Dubois to rescue him. Tony Bullimore has a mechanical water maker and uses it to make enough fresh water for him to survive. The Orion aircraft spot Tony Bullimore and drop sonic buoys. They hear no response and they think there is no ... http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2007/05/29/tony-bullimore-rescue-part-2/ The Society of Artists Newcastle Incorporated Invite you and your friends to the opening of their Nautical Art Exhibition ‘Lakes to Ocean - Boats to Beaches’ at the Maritime Centre Shed A, Lee Wharf Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle Friday 25, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May 2007 9am-5pm Official Opening 6pm Friday 25 May 2007 All paintings are for sale http://woodentallships.com/maritime/2007/05/17/nautical-art-exhibition/