Royal Navy

Expo tackles the tough labor, workforce and life challenges facing Black males There is a scene from the motion picture Captain Phillips, starring renowned actor Tom Hanks, that depicts a poignant scene which will permanently be etched into my consciousness. In the movie, Hanks’ character has been kidnapped by Somalin Pirates whose intentions are to complete a ransom transaction with the US government for his release. During the aforementioned scene, Hanks looks over to the groups’ indignant…

As the Spitfire neared the port city of Nassau, its pristine, white sandy beaches along the coastline sparkled brilliantly in the late afternoon sun. Thomas had decided to check in and see if he could form an alliance there for trade purposes. The Captain had avoided Nassau during the years Thomas sailed with him, stating that most of the trading ventures there was still run by filthy profiteers that would just as soon gut you and take what you had to offer, as to do legitimate business with…

this take place on deck under your careful eye Captain." "If you wouldn't mind," Susan said smirking crossing her arm's. Leading Matthew back to the upper deck, listening as the leather of his bag creaked as it swung on it's handle. Setting the him up on the Poop deck behind her as she took over the helm from her first mate. "Prepare to disembark you hearties! It's time we enjoyed the hospitality of Charleston," she said her voice carried along the wind. Setting course northeastward…

Putting ourselves in the shoes of a captain of a 200-foot Coast Guard cutter with a crew of only 16 can be hard to imagine. As the role of the captain, everyone looks to you in direction of what needs to be done upon an emergency case. It is important characteristic as the captain to analyze each possible outcome of your decisions before the final one could be made. During the Coast Guard Cutter Decision, when there’s potential yet not definite chance of finding survivors after a reported plane…

Prologue The docks were busy. Men bustled around, tossing nets into barges and slipping coins into pockets with wary glances. One man in particular stood at the edge of the docks, looking down into the water. He swayed forward a little, as though contemplating jumping in, then pulled back. Another man sidled up to the first, his dark, slick hair and glinting eyes contrasting with the other’s full red beard and downcast blue eyes. “For a minute I thought you weren’t going to show up,” the…

“Where can we find them?” “You will have to follow the path there.” He pointed sleepily to a trail in the sand. “It’ll pass through a forest and then veer nor’east toward Shadow Mountain.” The captain raised his eyebrow skeptically. “That’s if you choose to accept your quest.” I glanced at Mason, who was crossing his fingers. “Sure.” I shrugged. “It’s better than becoming a sea monster biscuit.” “That’s fine, lad.” The captain pulled a Swiss Army knife from his trouser pocket and handed it to…

The Queen vs Dudley and Stephens 14 QBD 273 DC (1884) Facts- Mignotte yacht overturned 1300 miles from land. There were four in the crew. Dudley the captain, Stephens was the first mate, Brooks a sailor, and the fourth a cabin boy named Parker who all escaped to lifeboat. The first three are upstanding members of the community. Parker was an orphan with no family and his first sea voyage. The only food are 2 cans of preserved turnip. No fresh water. The first three days they ate nothing, on…

Survival rates on the titanic depended on many factors. What class tickets people purchased really made a difference as to whether or not a passenger survived. Gender and age of passengers also made a difference. Different nationalities survived at different rates. Whether a passenger was a crew member was a critical factor. Many factors influenced survival rates. Do you think there were differences in survival rates for people who purchased different class tickets on the Titanic? People in…

Emma and the group of men who were sitting with Patrick follow him out of the tavern and down the docks until they arrive at a gigantic ship. The sides of the hull were lined with cannons so powerful they could punch a hole in a ten inch thick stone wall. The ship's deck was hidden under a wall of ropes and barrels full of exotic fruits. Emma followed the pirates onto the ship the weak smell of salt and seaweed slowly traveled up her nose. The princess watched with awe as the sails which looked…

“Captain!” The First Mate shouted across the Bridge to the ship’s skipper, the First Mate taking one more look through his binoculars through the early morning mist to ensure his data before passing them to the waiting skipper. “I don’t believe it, is that what I think they are?” “What?” The Captain responded nonchalantly like it was a simple new matter of routine. “Ships, Sir,” responded the First Mate now turning away from the binoculars he was peering through. Annoyed, the Captain responded…