Blackbeard’s last stand

Blackbeard’s last stand

By Mark St. John Erickson, merickson@dailypress.com | 757-247-4783November 22, 2013

– Published nearly 20 years after his death, this 1736 portrayal of Blackbeard shows the smoking fuses he reportedly braided into to his beard and hair. (November 22, 2013)

Two hundred-ninety-five years ago today, Royal Navy sailors from Hampton clashed with the notorious <a id="PEHST002246" title="Blackbeard" href="http://www.dailypress.com/topic/crime-law-justice

Inside the Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer

Inside the Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer

Welcome aboard the Zumwalt, a vehicle that looks more suited for space travel than plying the Pacific.

KEVIN BARONNOV 22 2013, 5:00 AM ET

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It doesn’t look like a ship. It doesn’t even feel like a ship.

The hallways are too

UK: HMS Blyth Finishes Sea Training Package

UK: HMS Blyth Finishes Sea Training Package

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Furgo’s New Geotechnical Drilling Vessel Begins Operation

Furgo’s New Geotechnical Drilling Vessel Begins Operation

Posted by Eric Haun

Friday, November 22, 2013, 11:14 AM

Furgo Voyager

Fugro Voyager, a purpose built DP2 geotechnical drilling vessel, is entering service with Fugro’s Offshore Geotechnical Division to expand its operations in the frontier areas of the Asia Pacific region. Specifically designed and built to address the varied demands of the region’s deepwater markets, the new vessel has several features which will e