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U.S. Navy Binnacle & Engine Order Telegraph from the bridge of the Liberty Ship "JOSEPH PULITZER" In 1973, the Liberty Ship SS "JOSEPH PULITZER" was under tow, transferred from the James River to a salvage yard near Cape Henry, Virginia.  A survivor of WWII, the "JOSEPH PULITZER" was one of 200 Liberty ships that on  June 6, 1944 took  part in the D-Day landings. Today, only a few parts and pieces of the ship survive to tell the story. The ship's binnacle compass and engine order telegraph from the bridge were removed from the ship before salvage and are now on display at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery in Portsmouth, Virginia. From the previous owner - "The telegraph and binnacle were a gift from the captain of the Polish salvage tug that towed the liberty ship "JOSEPH PULITZER" (the vessel from which they came) to the salvage yard in 1973. Her hull number was #0644, her keel was laid August 1942 and she was delivered...

DESIGNED FOR FUN IN THE SUN Skipjack's new "Don't Give Up the Ship" nautical T-shirt. New from Skipjack in celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.  Skipjack's new "Don't Give Up the Ship" T-shirt with graphic artwork on back designed after a Bellamy carved eagle and in celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 with the famous quote by Captain James Lawrence. The front is non-pocketed and features the Skipjack Nautical Wares logo. Available in three colors; patriot red, navy blue and driftwood grey. Men's sizes medium through 2XL. Skipjack's Nautical Apparel. Tradition has it that Captain James Lawrence said these heroic words after being mortally wounded in the engagement between his ship, the U.S. frigate Chesapeake, and HMS Shannon on 1 June 1813. As the wounded Lawrence was carried below, he ordered "Tell the men to fire faster! Don't give up the ship!" Although Chesapeake was forced to surrender, Captai...

Hampton Roads is featuring an extraordinary event for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia is collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents, Portsmouth PortsEvents, and th e 36th Annual AT&T Harborfest events, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations June 8-10, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world. OpSail 2012 Virginia and Harborfest is planned to illuminate the community with spectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage. Tall ship 'KALMAR NYCKEL' will be participating in OpSail 2012 and along the Portsmouth, Virginia waterfront. Photo by Joe Elder. This will truly be a ...

The Skipjack "Underway" nautical short sleeve T's now available in red, white and blue. The casual ease of a t-shirt combined with the comfort of soft cotton is the perfect blend for a day on the water and Skipjack's classic fit "Underway" nautical T's is the perfect choice for the boating enthusiast.  Select from our 100% cotton pre-shrunk T-shirt in white featuring the Skipjack "Underway" silkscreen design on the back and the Skipjack Nautical Wares logo in navy blue on the front. The Skipjack "Underway" nautical short sleeve T in white. New for 2012!  We've added  100% cotton pre-shrunk garment-dyed T-shirts in two new colors. Choose between sun-bleached red and Olde Towne blue with the Skipjack Nautical Wares logo in white on the front. These great T's will soon become a favorite that you'll enjoy wearing over and over again! The Skipjack "Underway" nautical short sleeve garment-dyed T's in sun-bleache...

Schooner Virginia  racing the Pride of Baltimore II.   Photo by Fred LeBlanc. Here's an update on the work accomplished on the Schooner Virginia  during the past year as reported by the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation. The ship has literally come back to life thanks to the extraordinary efforts of her many friends, volunteers, and most importantly, donors without whose financial support, the 'Schooner Virginia' would not be here today. •  Great News #10: Virginia successfully completed the U.S.C.G. inspection for an attraction vessel. •  Great News #9: Virginia was dry-docked, her hull scraped clean and caulked tight. •  Great News #8: Virginia received immeasurable support and assistance from members of the maritime community including Lyon Shipyard, Colonna’s Shipyard, Crofton Diving, Bay Diesel, Metro Marine to name a few. •  Great News #7: Received tremendous support and assistance from two very important maritime associations, the Virgi...

On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia is collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents and th e  36th Annual AT&T Harborfest events, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations. From June 1 -12, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world. OpSail 2012 Virginia  and Harborfest is planned to illuminate the community with spectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage. Tall ship 'KALMAR NYCKEL'  will be participating in OpSail 2012 and along  the Portsmouth, Virginia waterfront.  Photo by Joe Elder. This wi...

Cotton signal flags are great for both indoor and outdoor nautical decorating. Dress up your nautical home with a line of three or six colorful cotton nautical signal flags. Each signal flag measures approx. 9" X 17" and the line of three signal flags measures 3 feet in length and six feet for six. The line of signal flags can be hung vertical or horizontal, perfect for decorating the nautical room, dress up your yacht and other coastal home applications. These are even suitable for framing! Set of three retails for $15.95 and a line of six for $29.95. Line of three or six flags- perfect for your nautical interior. You can follow this link for a line of three signal flags  and the link here for a line of six signal flags .  The line of  signal flags is also available in forty feet for your yacht or larger nautical applications. Follow the link here for forty feet of signal flags. Add a splash of color indoors or out with these vintage painted wood buoys. Great to use in...