tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post1026288776900522851..comments2024-03-18T09:00:31.992-04:00Comments on Doctor Grumpy in the House: September 27, 1854Grumpy, M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-63305100569063031012010-10-05T10:45:34.786-04:002010-10-05T10:45:34.786-04:00Grumpy, thanks for your prompt response and recomm...Grumpy, thanks for your prompt response and recommendation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-14393983840672595052010-10-05T10:09:28.971-04:002010-10-05T10:09:28.971-04:00Most of the crew who stole lifeboats vanished. The...Most of the crew who stole lifeboats vanished. The few who were found were not punished.<br /><br />The captain was not punished. By all accounts he did his best under the circumstances.<br /><br />The story is well documented in "And the Sea shall Embrace Them" if you want to read further.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-81234902736549095212010-10-05T10:02:54.103-04:002010-10-05T10:02:54.103-04:00So what ever happened to the crew? Were they punis...So what ever happened to the crew? Were they punished? How about the fate of the Captain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-65052062396878573702010-09-29T18:36:52.911-04:002010-09-29T18:36:52.911-04:00What a tragic tale.What a tragic tale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-47678320473142229392010-09-28T10:12:58.209-04:002010-09-28T10:12:58.209-04:00I love these nautical history posts. This is stuff...I love these nautical history posts. This is stuff I know next to nothing about, and you are filling some serious gaps.<br /><br />I did walk past the enormous Cunard building in downtown Manhattan. Classic art-deco, pricey real estate.The Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157821003454766570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-6896426796163838812010-09-28T08:19:23.307-04:002010-09-28T08:19:23.307-04:00Since you mention the S.S. United States, I can ne...Since you mention the S.S. <i>United States</i>, I can never think of her without thinking of the tragic fate of her fleetmate: S.S. <i>America</i>, latterly known by many other names, and finally as S.S. <i>American Star</i>. <br /><br />Such a sad loss, especially given how sound she'd been just before her last trip. <br /><br />http://www.lostliners.com/America.htmlLokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290936791524026416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-46529124104331706292010-09-27T21:38:58.568-04:002010-09-27T21:38:58.568-04:00OH MY GOD THAT SHIP. YES.OH MY GOD THAT SHIP. <a href="http://gabbiana.blogspot.com/2007/06/i-played-ague-without-knowing-what-it.html" rel="nofollow">YES</a>.gabbianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355832713590932664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-22401223582061314182010-09-27T21:26:10.641-04:002010-09-27T21:26:10.641-04:00I've driven past the United States in Philadel...I've driven past the United States in Philadelphia. She is quite impressive (especially after passing the Mosulu and the Olympic which are also very cool).ERPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973334581468131595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-85360537290931019152010-09-27T19:42:26.422-04:002010-09-27T19:42:26.422-04:00I have a couple of friends with Captain licenses, ...I have a couple of friends with Captain licenses, or as wikipedia will tell me, Master of Vessels. Kind of like a CDL license for boats. The certificate was all fancy...not like a drivers license. But it seriousness... these captains are part of the merchant marine...the little know military-ish branch... It is facinatingLadyk73https://www.blogger.com/profile/08293016397853788993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-8632838615713359882010-09-27T16:51:35.924-04:002010-09-27T16:51:35.924-04:00I love stories like this. Brings tears to the eyes...I love stories like this. Brings tears to the eyes. If you want more stories of courage, read of the SS Meredith Victory or of CG36500. They who go down to the sea...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-42235388985298965712010-09-27T09:33:50.416-04:002010-09-27T09:33:50.416-04:00Love your history lessons!!Love your history lessons!!The Bus Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259280794473075615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-54119374642682549082010-09-27T09:07:20.151-04:002010-09-27T09:07:20.151-04:00I love it when you post these bits of history; you...I love it when you post these bits of history; your telling makes it very readable and exciting. My 15-year old, who doesn't much care for history, looks forward to reading your blogs on shipwrecks. He says after each one "Why can't this guy be my teacher?" I'm sure it doesn't seem a horrible alternative after your weekend of on-calls.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932977941504816230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-85819500919907859012010-09-27T08:41:35.365-04:002010-09-27T08:41:35.365-04:00These maritime hx stories/lessons are terrific. H...These maritime hx stories/lessons are terrific. Hope you'll tag them and put them in a series. I don't want to miss any.<br /><br />Thanks and have a marvelous Monday!aeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-54875340226258439502010-09-27T08:06:01.067-04:002010-09-27T08:06:01.067-04:00Thank you. 102 years is a bit longer than I meant....Thank you. 102 years is a bit longer than I meant.Grumpy, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09858110332436246760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5883634615775822475.post-24019423648131547632010-09-27T07:00:03.983-04:002010-09-27T07:00:03.983-04:00One minor quibble, Dr. Grumpy. The line that start...One minor quibble, Dr. Grumpy. The line that starts "2 years later, in 1956, the Arctic's..."<br /><br />should read "2 years later, in 1856, the Arctic's"<br /><br />Sorry about this, but I'm proofreading this am at work. My nickpicking doesn't detract from the post.Donhttp://labtroll17@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.com