By Deb Self Published: June, 2014 In the late 1980s, San Francisco Bay’s health was in serious decline. Environmental laws were in place to protect the Bay from pollution, but they were not being enforced. Media reports warned that the Bay might even be dying. In the face of these threats, Dr. […]
Published: June, 2003 Hercules Engineering Tour Sunday, June 22, 1PM. Meet at the gangway on the Pier. Reservations required: 415-561-7100. Vessel admission. Explore the major engineering spaces and learn about steam piston technology and its effects on the working environment of the marine steam engineer. (Note:This tour includes climbing moderately steep ladders and entering cramped […]
By Captain Ray Published: September, 2015 September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate day. In this column, I observe the day by providing ways to mimic pirates (and law-abiding sailors) going beyond “Arrgh, matey.” During the 18th and 19th centuries, pirates and buccaneers of all sorts roamed the seas. These lawless bands of criminals raided […]
