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Inside this sacred place are engraved the names of the 6.000 Italian sailors that fell during World War I and to whose memory the monument was dedicated.

Friday, April 06, 2007 - 15 British sailors saw the end to their two week ordeal today as they were released by the Iranian forces which held them captive. The madness began...

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Iran Captures British Sailors, Earns $34 Million Dollars

At least 15 British sailors were captured by the Iranian Navy while conducting a routine search of a merchant vessel in Iraqi waters. The sailors were stationed on the HMS Cornwall. They have not been heard from after being taken into Iranian waters.

Sailors, whether old salts or novice all have one thing in common . . . the love of sailing! Why not get Sailors a gift that is sure to delight and enhance their sailing experiences!

The Hudson is not a true river. It is a tidal estuary that flows both ways, north and south. Tides and wind sometimes work against each other to create a tempest for sailors

Being out on the lake or other bodies of water this summer takes a toll on the environment. This article gives a broad overview of what some of the possible environmental impacts are, as well as giving each of us something to think about.

When Iranian forces detained a British Royal Navy crew on March 23rd, they started down a road that is further isolating them from the international community.

First and foremost, it is terrific news that the 15 British sailors, taken as hostages by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are safely home on British soil, but the very quick, sudden turn of events that prompted their release has raised a few questions worth discussing.

In years gone, mention of the Shipwreck Coast struck chills into the hearts of seafaring men who had heard of the ships and sailors lost while trying to navigate past this perilous stretch of the Australian mainland.

A select few WWII-era submarines remain preserved today for posterity. In museums across America, these fascinating ships are popular attractions that continue to highlight the valor and sacrifices of the sailors who manned them.

Lucy was completed in 1881 and drew much speculation from weary sailors at sea who thought their eyes were deceiving them. Lucy is 65 feet high, she has rooms in her body and stairwells in her legs, so you can only imagine just how enormous she looks!

For most of its history, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse fought a battle with erosion while protecting sailors and ships off of North Carolina. The lighthouse was moved in 1999 to a safe location near Buxton, North Carolina.

Sailors said the letters LST meant Large Slow Target. During and after the Normandy landings on June 4, 1944, LST-325 made more than 40 round-trips across the Channel to England for men, supplies, and, of course, tanks.

In an announcement by the U.S. Navy, the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, carrying over 7,300 Sailors and three staffs, was deployed to the Central Command Area of Operations.

An historical account passed down in my family of an ancestor, Jaan Umb, a deckhand who served on the cargo ship "Johannes" in the late 1880's, who was convicted of murdering six other sailors after the ship's Captain supposedly framed him for stealing a sail cloth.

IKE Sailors reach out to the community of Portsmouth, Virginia and mass volunteer for organizations that benefit the community as a whole.

As an Administrative Supervisor I was in charge of checking our recently "awarded" sailors out of the Navy. Along the way, I heard quite a few interesting claims which I would like to debunk.

The USS New York is 684 feet long, 105 feet wide, weighs 25,000 tons, and cost one billion dollars to build. Once the ship is launched in to commission, it will hold a crew of 360 sailors and 700 marines to be delivered ashore.

The Sea Shephers, a environmental protection group, has recently assaulted a group of Japanese sailors.

Drunken, unemployed sailors filled Great Lakes docks, eager for fortune and adventure. Decades after piracy's golden age had come and gone in the West Indies, the icy waters of the Great Lakes remained a swashbuckler's paradise.

Sailors are normally very familiar with all parts of their ships because of maintenance, and caring for it just like how almost all drivers know about their own cars. The jib is the triangular-shaped sail for sailing boats.

Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor, during the Fourth Century and was Bishop of Myra. There are many legends relating to Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of sailors, unmarried maidens, merchants, thieves and children.

According to the U.S. Navy, Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex joined together to help give medical aid to the citizens of a rural village in Cambodia.

Today tattoo's are all around us. It is very common place and more acceptable in society than it was just 20 years ago. Between the fifties and the eighties tattoo's were associated with sailors and bikers. Now anyone can sport a new tattoo without being stereotyped.

Once you step through the main gate it hits you: nearly 80 acres of lush greenery. Billowing trees. Row upon row of white crosses and silence. Built in honor of American Airmen and Sailors who lost their lives on these foreign shores during the liberation of Sicily

The Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act prevents military personnel from being taxed on military income by any state other than their home of record.

Old time residents and new comers to San Francisco alike are drawn to the water and there are several schools in the San Francisco area that offer sailing lessons for beginners as well as advanced sailors.

An analysis of Iranian economic reasons behind the capture of 15 British sailors.

Both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force have approved new uniforms for the troops.

For the past two decades, many retired couples have become full-time cruising sailors. That's right, they've left their land-life behind and taken to the sea. Such a lifestyle switch may seem overly adventurous, but it's easier than you think.

Sailing schools in Midwest Florida offer many options for beginning sailors as well as the more seasoned sailors.

A federal judge in Norfolk, VA, ruled Wednesday that the country of Sudan is responsible for the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole, an attack in which 17 U.S. sailors were killed as the ship sat in port. Their families are asking for $105 in compensatory damages.

There are only so many times you can watch tentacles fling sailors out into the water before you stop caring about who dies, and your stomach starts rumbling with a craving for calamari.

The US Defense Department began blocking soldiers and sailors from popular networking and video sites.

As 15 British sailors are captured by Iranian forces, and the U.N security council votes to sanction Iran for its nuclear ambitions, the tensions rise and the worries mount. Is war with Iran one step closer?

In Venezuela, President Chavez has declared restrictions on sales of alcohol be prohibited during Holy Week. In Iran, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declares all U.K. sailors will be released before Easter. In Rome, Pope Benedict chides rich countries for plundering.

A brief history of Tianhou, goddess of the sea and protector of sailors and fishers.

The president of Iran has announced he will free the 15 British sailors and marines who were captured and detained on March 23. British troops were allegedly "well into Iraqi waters" when they were captured.

The President of Iran announces a pardon of the 15 sailors and marines, diplomancy worked!

Although Iran's capture of 15 British soldiers and sailors has been condemned by Tony Blair, George Bush, and the Senate, the House has not passed judgement.

The Coast Guard's newest icebreaker is now in sea trials. The Mackinaw replaces a 60-year old ship of the same name.

Much has been written about the conflict of World War II, which many see as a battle against good versus evil. Most of it has been written about the soldiers who fought and died, but there were other brave individuals whose stories need to be told.

All across America you'll find war memorials dedicated to the honor of brave soldiers and the sacrifices they have made throughout history. One state -Indiana - is famous for its war memorials which appear through the countryside.

Ancient sculptures, statuettes and figurines of wide-ranging artistic interpretations of the human form were a way in which man translates the revelation of his many gods.

When I first learned that I would have a two-week fall break that coincided with my friends wedding in San Mateo, CA my first thought was road trip. There is nothing like cruising America's highways. The more distance one travels, the more distance one pu

Boasting a picture-perfect location, Bellingham is situated on the shores of Bellingham Bay, framed by the destination rich San Juan Islands to the west and picturesque Mt. Baker, a mere hour's drive to the east.

Choosing the "Golden Isles of Georgia" area for a vacation will be a choice you will not regret. The largest of the four islands, St. Simons, offers many reasons why people choose this area for a resort vacation.

There is one place in Tinseltown that's got more stars than Spago's on Oscar Night and you don't need a reservation or an invitation.