A raccoon managed to sneak its way aboard my vessel. I wish I was able to get photos of the lil guy.

More news. Also somber. Work has begun on breaking down the SS United States for sinking. As of yesterday, they have started to remove her funnels, one of which will be preserved in a museum for the ship situated in Florida. Hurts to see her go. To really see it.

Ahoy! News! The USCG had released their Report Of Investigation regarding the implosion of the Titan submersible on June 18th, 2023. The report itself is about 330-ish pages long and pretty intensive, as these reports tend to be. Here's a link to any interested: media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/05/...

The amount of folks I've seen in the naval/maritime history sphere that have a name that starts with "B" is almost beyond coincidence. Are we like...compelled to do it because our names start with the same letter as "boat"? It's a nautical conspiracy I tell ya.

I'm supposed to be sleeping but I recently started a new book ("The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann) and in my reading I was led to musing about marine chronometers. Like look at the jump from the first major iteration by John Harrison to his last (1735 to 1772).

Been a minute since I've been on deck, but that's nothing new. Decided to share the Kickstarter for a game I'm really interested in: Ahoy! I kicked em a few doubloons so if this interests any of you, why toss them a few yourself! Cheers! @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/cap...

Hey shipmates, long time no see. I show back up again for some news. Specifically, maritime news! Unfortunately, it is sad news. The legendary ocean liner MS Stockholm has been officially sold for scrap in Gent, at about €200,000 to a single bidder. www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/20...

About a day late but such is the way for my work! Morning rises and passes on the 11th, with Titanic pulling into Cork Harbour, Queenstown, close to noon. Much like Cherbourg, they can't dock the large ship and resort to tenders. Here 123 passengers would board, and 7 would depart.

Around noon today, BST, on April 10th the RMS Titanic would leave her port in Southampton to begin what would be her very first, and last, voyage. With 699 crew and 920 passengers, she would cast her moorings to sail off on a windy day, unaware of the grim fate that would soon befall her.

Sorry for the delays the three of you that look at my boat posts. Been busy with actual progress in my maritime career and other life shit so my autistic special interest has had to take a backseat. I do have something for tomorrow (practically today) so hopefully that's enough. Fair winds, mates!

Sorry I've been inactive for awhile. Been busy, had my birthday to celebrate, and a host of other shit. I promise I haven't forgotten my dear shipmates. In fact, I come with a gift: boat history! For Black History Month, we're going to go through some pivotal naval history. Let's begin!

As of two days ago, the SS United States has been towed from her port in PA to begin her journey of being taken to Mobile, Alabama where she will be sunk in the Florida Gulf to become an artificial reef. The United States was at one point the fastest liner in the world. Sad to see this be her fate

On this day, in 1779, the Duc de Duras was given to John Paul Jones to command by King Louis XVI as part of a loan to the newly formed Continental Navy, subsequently being renamed the USS Bonhomme Richard in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The history of this ship, and its captain, we will dive into.

A tidbit of a project I'm working on. An excerpt from "Home From The Sea", by Arthur H Rostron, 1931. The autobiography of the captain of the RMS Carpathia, speaking of the capabilities of the ship and what his crew was able to achieve that fateful night on their mad dash. Very interesting stuff!

My buddy @bilgeracc.bsky.social's lad Barley Yarr

I know things are looking pretty grim, and I can't offer any solutions for the predicament on our doorstep, but I can offer words of comfort: we must stay strong together, and stand for what is right even if we stand alone. This is but a passing storm, and we will roll the old chariot along.

It's a slow night so what better time to talk about another vessel? Not necessarily a specific one, but a class of them: sailing canal boats! These boats were primarily used on Lake Champlain, and the Canal bearing the same name, from the early to mid 1800s. Let's take a dive into their history.

Ahoy! My name is Barley. I'm a nautical enthusiast and amateur educator, which are just words to say I like boats a lot and talking about them. This page will be dedicated to that endeavour, with an aim more at late 17th century to early 20th century history.

On this day, in 1815, the US frigate USS President, made an attempt to run a British blockade in New York during the War of 1812. In the subsequent chase, she'd be damaged and captured by the British HMS Endymion. She would serve as HMS British until 1818, where she would sadly be broken up.

On this day in 1966, the Daniel J Morrell joined a number of ships to be taken by the infamous November storms on one of the Great Lakes. In winds over 70mph and 25 ft swells, she would split and slip beneath the waves of Lake Huron, leaving one survivor out of her 29 crew: Dennis Hale.

108 years ago today, the HMHS Britannic had finally made it to the Kea channel, on its way to Lemnos when it struck a sea mine laid by a German u-boat. Lessons learned during the sinking of her sister, RMS Titanic, as well as other factors, had ensured survival of all but 30 aboard.

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Egads! A ferret!

Commission for @harristhefoxx.bsky.social of his fursona Harris, as a rat in a sci fi setting! No matter what’s coming at him, he’s looking more than ready to deal with it.

Sketch commission for @starbounddeer.bsky.social of her mouse Greyes, rockin' the Star Fox drip! They look ready to see the stars, up close and personal.

"We must all hang together, or most assuredly we will all hang separately."

I'm opening up my commissions again (first time doing that on Bluesky!) If you're interested in my work, please feel free to reach out to me through Discord (@kanexan) or Telegram (@Kanexan)!

Birthday present for speedmccool25 on Twitter! He may look more like a tree-lover, but this bird is as good a miner as any dwarf. For Rock and Stone!

The daily grind #furryart