Nina Baker

ninabake2.bsky.social

01 October 2026 13:26

When I was a deck cadet learning about mixed cargoes - in theory for me as I was a tanker girl - 1 of the most dangerous of 'dry' cargoes was considered to be swarf, because of its high surface area covered in oil from lathe turnings. It could spontaneously combust. Of course grain does that too.

Thanos Massias

massiasthanos.bsky.social

01 October 2026 13:26

"Aft end of the S.S. "Araby". The S.S. "Araby" was wrecked off the French coast. She broke completely in half and after lying on the bottom for 18 months was raised and towed to England by the Salvage Section. …" 📷📑 catalog.archives.gov/id/16581204

Bodleian Libraries

bodleian.ox.ac.uk

18 August 2026 15:00

Ranking friendly-looking medieval animals by how much we'd trust them. #MedievalMonday

Jean D.

jdlevato.bsky.social

04 August 2026 12:09

Historic ATON. Today, it's still a vital part of mariners navigation. Should you loose all your navigation devices, coastal land mass will bring you to safe harbor.

Martyn R

fayneant.eurosky.social

04 August 2026 12:09

The National Maritime Museum has published Serres' works in the wonderful little book "Eyes of the Admiralty" (also referenced in the article).