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The Monterey Clipper is a fishing boat common to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area and east to the Sacramento delta. [1] [2] Known variously as a Monterey Hull, Putt-putt, Silena boat, and Lampra boat, the Monterey Clipper's history has swung with the fortunes of the local fish industry and the paces of industrialization.
The gymnasium. The Titanic featured numerous sporting and relaxation facilities including: A gymnasium including a punch bag, a rowing machine, exercise bikes, stationary bicycles, two electric camels, and an electric horse. Turkish baths, electric baths, and steam room. Private massage room. Swimming pool.
A fishplate, splice bar or joint bar is a metal connecting plate used to bolt the ends of two rails into a continuous track. The name is derived from fish, [1] a wooden reinforcement of a "built-up" ship's mast that helped round out its desired profile. [2] The top and bottom faces taper inwards along their short dimensions to create an even ...
A pair of campaign chairs by Ross & Co. of Dublin. Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march. It has been used by traveling armies since the time of Julius Caesar, but it is commonly associated with British Army ...
Stuff snapper with salt and a rosemary sprig; rub the fish with oil, garlic, and dried rosemary; and sprinkle both sides with breadcrumbs plus more oil. Grill until golden and serve with lemon ...
Sailfish (sailboat) The Sailfish sailboat is a small, hollow body, board-boat style sailing dinghy. The design is a shallow draft, sit-upon hull carrying a lateen rigged sail mounted to an un- stayed mast. This style sailboat is sometimes referred to as a "wet boat" because, with its minimal freeboard, the sailor often gets splashed by spray as ...
David Lochridge, a former director of marine operations for OceanGate who expressed safety concerns about the ill-fated Titan submersible, said Tuesday that the tragedy could have been prevented ...
Bofors 40 mm and Oerlikon 20 mm cannon. USS Archerfish (SS/AGSS-311) was a Balao -class submarine. She was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the archerfish. Archerfish is best known for sinking the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano in November 1944, the largest warship ever sunk by a submarine.