Ernest Hemingway and the Pilar: A 1935 Marlin Catch in Bimini Ernest Hemingway—affectionately known as “Papa,” a nickname he acquired in Paris during the 1920s—is a central figure in 20th-century American literature. The Nobel Prize in Literature–winning author created enduring works such as The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell … Read more
What we’re watching Tuna: It’s What’s for Lunch Albacore tuna—one of the most widely consumed members of the tuna family—is celebrated for its firm, flavorful flesh and is a staple in canned tuna products that end up in salads, sandwiches and countless other recipes. But the journey from ocean to pantry is anything but simple. … Read more
John Mecray’s Stonington Waterfront: The Passenger Steamer New Hampshire On a bustling day at the Stonington waterfront in Connecticut, the passenger steamer New Hampshire arrives at the Providence & Stonington Steamship Company in a finely detailed 19th-century scene by marine artist John Mecray. The painting captures a moment when steamship travel connected coastal towns to … Read more
Rediscovering Port Jackson: The Lost Harbor of Christopher Columbus I had already combed through historical records as part of my research, but there came a moment when archival work had to be paired with a practical test: a run on the water with a depthsounder. So I packed a portable transducer and handheld depth unit … Read more
This issue highlights a striking surge in first-time boat buyers and the corresponding rise in accidents as many newcomers take to the water. Safety professionals warn that a large portion of these incidents stem from basic, avoidable errors—mistakes made by people who have not received formal boating instruction or practical guidance from experienced boaters. As … Read more
Baltic 38DP — A Rugged Offshore Cruiser-Racer from Baltic Yachts The Baltic 38DP announces its purpose with a bold exterior: a boat built for demanding offshore conditions and fast, seaworthy passages. Baltic Yachts, founded in 1973 in Bosund, Finland, set out to produce yachts that combined strength, good manners and handsome lines, appealing to both … Read more
Wayne Gretzky, long hailed as “The Great One,” is widely regarded as one of the most talented athletes ever to lace up skates. Now retired after 20 seasons in the National Hockey League, he and his wife Janet spend summers at their Lake Coeur d’Alene vacation home in Idaho. Recently they added a striking, custom-built … Read more
Onne van der Wal remembers how sailors navigated in thick fog off the coast of South Africa in the 1970s. Back then, coastal navigation relied on paper charts and simple radio bearings. “We used a small navigation book by Mary Blewitt that focused on radio direction finders,” Onne recalls. “You’d leave Cape Town on a … Read more
Matthew Rhys and the Restored Wheeler Playmate: A Classic Wooden Boat in New York Harbor Actor Matthew Rhys did not set out to become the owner of a vintage wooden runabout, but an unexpected combination of a late-night eBay bid and a touch of whiskey changed his plans. The boat he acquired is a Wheeler … Read more
Feeding Fish at the NEFSC Woods Hole Science Aquarium The Northeast Fisheries Science Center Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Massachusetts, established in 1885 and recognized as the country’s oldest public aquarium, cares for roughly 140 species of marine animals found in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. waters. Feeding time at this historic public aquarium is more … Read more