Category Archives: Explorers
The Goshute Nation: History, Culture, and Modern Challenges
The Goshute Nation, a resilient Native American tribe of the Great Basin, has long been shaped by its deep connection to the arid lands of the Intermountain West. Originating over a thousand years ago, the Goshutes navigated challenging environments through resourceful hunting and gathering practices. Yet, their history is also marked by struggle—displacement, conflict with settlers, and ongoing fights for sovereignty and cultural preservation. Continue reading
The Dunbrody
The Dunbrody ~ Waterford, Ireland ~ This three-masted tall ship in barque style was built in Quebec around 1845 by Thomas Hamilton for the Graves family – merchants from New Ross, Wexford, Ireland. The ship originated as a cargo vessel … Continue reading
Pirates
When one thinks of “Pirates” they immediately conjure up the image portrayed by Disney and fabled adventure books of either Captain Hook and Tinker Bell, or Johnny Depp and the “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Pirates of the Caribbean is by … Continue reading
Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
Sir Joseph Banks 1743-1820 Well known from his adventures on the HMS Endeavour, this 1st baronet was a world class and well known English botanist / naturalist was one of the right hand men of Captain James Cook. He sailed … Continue reading
Niagara River
Niagara River A massive river that flows between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie for approximately 35 miles in length. It is home to the famous “Niagara Falls” both on the U.S. and Canadian sides. It is dotted with falls, whirlpools, … Continue reading
UK scientists find lost Darwin fossils – Yahoo! News
UK scientists find ‘lost’ Darwin fossils By CASSANDRA VINOGRAD | Associated Press – 2 hrs 51 mins ago Email Print RELATED CONTENT This image made available by the Royal Holloway, University of London on Tuesday … This image made available by the Royal Holloway, University of … Continue reading
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life – Yahoo! News
Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life – Yahoo! News. (copied via WordPress “Press This” App) By SETH BORENSTEIN | AP – 1 hr 32 mins ago This undated handout artist rendering provided by NASA shows Kepler-22b, a planet … … Continue reading
HMB Endeavor Circumnavigation 2011: Brisbane to Gladstone
HMB Endeavor Circumnavigation 2011: Brisbane to Gladstone, a set on Flickr. The 2nd leg of the first-ever circumnavigation around Australia in the HMB Endeavor, the replica of Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavor, tall sailing ship. These photos are from the day … Continue reading
HMB Endeavour
HMB EndeavourEagle Pier, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia HMB Endeavour * 1994 – Present * Australian Maritime Museum, Sydney, Australia * http://www.anmm.gov.au/ * In honor of one of the world’s greatest explorers, Captain James Cook, and his ship the HMS Endeavor, a … Continue reading
HMS Endeavour
HMB Endeavour ReplicaEagle Pier, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia HMS Endeavour * 1764 – 1778 * Royal Navy, Plymouth, Great Britain * The HMS Endeavor, also known as the “HM Bark Endeavor”, was built by Thomas Fishburn Whitby for the Royal Navy … Continue reading