A history of shipwrecks, and disasters at sea, from the most authentic sources ...

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An account of the empire of Marocco, and the districts of Suse and Tafilelt; compiled from miscellaneous observations made during a long residence in, and various journies through, these countries. To which is added an account of shipwrecks on the western coast of Africa, and an interesting account of Timbuctoo, the great emporium of Central Africa ...

Mode of access: Internet.

Shipwrecks and disasters at sea, or Historical narratives of the most noted calamities, and providential deliverances from fire and famine on the ocean ...

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Lusitanian Amphorae on Western Mediterranean Shipwrecks: Fragments of Economic History

Shipwrecks constitute a primary source for the study of the ancient economy. In this paper, we will highlight some of those whose cargo contained amphorae of Lusitanian production. These are of the utmost importance for understanding the navigation routes and the Lusitanian fish products export routes in the western Mediterranean.

A arte de rir da morte: em Shakespeare e em Camões

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo apontar os recursos criativos, usados por Shakespeare e Camões, para a construção de cenas, que têem como finalidade provocar o riso nos expectadores. Escolhemos três comédias de Shakespeare (Noite de Reis, A comédia dos erros, Sonho de uma noite de verão) para fazer uma leitura comparativa com as três comédias escritas por Camões (Filodemo, El Rei Seleuco e Anfitrião). Constatamos que, apesar da existência de uma variedade de procedimentos técnicos para a produção do riso, os autores recorreram aos mesmos recursos criativos: naufrágios, personagens com identidades trocadas, gêmeos que são confundidos e encenação de uma peça dentro de outra peça. Esses recursos são ferramentas com a função de criar um anteparo diante do horror da morte, o que constitui um processo de defesa do homem diante do seu inexorável destino. Nesse sentido, a comédia é uma das vias pela qual o homem ri da morte

Reef Habitats in the Middle Atlantic Bight: Abundance, Distribution, Associated Biological Communities, and Fishery Resource Use

One particular habitat type in the Middle Atlantic Bight is not well recognized among fishery scientists and managers, although it is will known and used by recreational and commercial fisheries. This habitat consists of a variety of hard-surface, elevated relief "reef" or reef-like environments that are widely distributed across the predominantly flat or undulating, sandy areas of the Bight and include both natural rocky areas and man-made structures, e.g. shipwrecks and artificial reefs. Although there are natural rock and shellfish reefs in southern New England coastal waters and estuaries throughout the Bight, most reef habitats in the region appear to be man-made reef habitat modification/creation may be increasing. Very little effort has been devoted to the study of this habitat's distribution, abundance, use by living marine resources and associated biological communities (except on estuarine oyster reefs) and fishery value or management. This poorly studied and surveyed habitat can provide fish refuge from trawls and can be a factor in studies of the distribution and abundance of a variety of reef-associated fishery resources. This review provides a preliminary summary of information found on relative distribution and abundance of reef habitat in the Bight, the living marine resources and biological communities that commonly use it, threats to this habitat and its biological resources, and the value or potential value of artificial reefs to fishery or habitat and its biological resources, and the value or potential value of artificial reefs to fishery or habitat managers. The purpose of the review is to initiate an awareness among resource managers about this habitat, its role in resource management, and the need for research.

An ecological characterization of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Region: oceanographic, biogeographic, and contaminants assessment

The mission of NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) is to serve as the trustee for a system of marine protected areas, to conserve, protect, and enhance their biodiversity, ecological integrity, and cultural legacy while facilitating compatible uses. Since 1972, thirteen National Marine Sanctuaries, representing a wide variety of ocean environments, have been established, each with management goals tuned to their unique diversity. Extending from Cape Ann to Cape Cod across the mouth of Massachusetts Bay, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) encompasses 2,181 square kilometers of highly productive, diverse, and culturally unique Federal waters. As a result of its varied seafloor topography, oceanographic conditions, and high primary productivity, Stellwagen Bank NMS is utilized by diverse assemblages of seabirds, marine mammals, invertebrates, and fish species, as well as containing a number of maritime heritage resources. Furthermore, it is a region of cultural significance, highlighted by the recent discovery of several historic shipwrecks. Officially designated in 1992, Stellwagen Bank became the Nation’s twelfth National Marine Sanctuary in order to protect these and other unique biological, geological, oceanographic, and cultural features of the region. The Stellwagen Bank NMS is in the midst of its first management plan review since designation. The management plan review process, required by law, is designed to evaluate, enhance, and guide the development of future research efforts, education and outreach, and the management approaches used by Sanctuaries. Given the ecological and physical complexity of Stellwagen Bank NMS, burgeoning anthropogenic impacts to the region, and competing human and biological uses, the review process was challenged to assimilate and analyze the wealth of existing scientific knowledge in a framework which could enhance management decision-making. Unquestionably, the Gulf of Maine, Massachusetts Bay, and Stellwagen Bank-proper are extremely well studied systems, and in many regards, the scientific information available greatly exceeds that which is available for other Sanctuaries. However, the propensity of scientific information reinforces the need to utilize a comprehensive analytical approach to synthesize and explore linkages between disparate information on physical, biological, and chemical processes, while identifying topics needing further study. Given this requirement, a partnership was established between NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) and the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) so as to leverage existing NOAA technical expertise to assist the Sanctuary in developing additional ecological assessment products which would benefit the management plan review process.

Independent Chronicle Vol. XLVI No. 2476- August 4, 1814

A semi-weekly paper that was published from 1801 to 1817. It was previously called the Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser, and was later the Independent chronicle and Boston patriot (Semiweekly). Publishers were Abijah Adams and Ebenezer Rhoades. Topics of interest in this issue include: Page 1: Proclamation from James Madison pardoning military deserters if they return to military service; announcement to officers and soldiers in the military offering reward for the return of military deserters; U.S. General W. Scott's account of the battle of Chippewa; U.S. General P. B. Porter's account of the battle of Chippewa; Major J. Hindman's account of the battle of Chippewa; news of British war ships attacking and capturing U.S. cargo ships; Page 2: news of a soldier shot for desertion; military news from Erie, Pennsylvania; New York appropriates money to pay troops and build two encampments; James Madison issues orders for state of Rhode Island to raise a militia of 500 troops; U.S. military news from Bermuda; report of the death of Capt. Parker of the U.S. ship Syren; account of the battle of Chippewa and a list of important officers wounded; report of a raft captured that was taking supplies to the British; report of U.S. General Brown being wounded in battle; list of further details of the battle of Chippewa; report of Indian attack near Champlain; news of prisoner exchange and announcement that exchanged prisoners should return to their regiments; listing of the total number of British forces in the U.S.; report of British shipwrecks; Naval news for the Port of Boston; news of various U.S. war ships; Page 4: Marshal's notice announcing a trial for members of a private American ship accused of supplying the British with provisions;

La culture matérielle des épaves françaises en Atlantique nord et l'économie-monde capitaliste, 1700-1760

Thèse numérisée par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal.

Hope

In his second documentary on the trials of refugees to Australia, Steve Thomas tells the story of a maritime tragedy in October 2001. Amal Basry, (Amal means Hope) an Iraqi passenger on a people smuggling boat called Siev X destined for Australia, tells how it sank between Indonesia and Australia. Out of the 400 people crowded on the boat, 350 people drowned. As a survivor she fights to ensure that the disaster is not forgotten and to reunite her family. She tells of her terrible ordeal and her new life in Australia reunited with her husband and two sons.

Use of anthropogenic sea floor structures by Australian fur seals: potential positive ecological impacts of marine industrial development?

Human-induced changes to habitats can have deleterious effects on many species that occupy them. However, some species can adapt and even benefit from such modifications. Artificial reefs have long been used to provide habitat for invertebrate communities and promote local fish populations. With the increasing demand for energy resources within ocean systems, there has been an expansion of infrastructure in near-shore benthic environments which function as de facto artificial reefs. Little is known of their use by marine mammals. In this study, the influence of anthropogenic sea floor structures (pipelines, cable routes, wells and shipwrecks) on the foraging locations of 36 adult female Australian fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) was investigated. For 9 (25%) of the individuals, distance to anthropogenic sea floor structures was the most important factor in determining the location of intensive foraging activity. Whereas the influence of anthropogenic sea floor structures on foraging locations was not related to age and mass, it was positively related to flipper length/standard length (a factor which can affect manoeuvrability). A total of 26 (72%) individuals tracked with GPS were recorded spending time in the vicinity of structures (from <1% to >75% of the foraging trip duration) with pipelines and cable routes being the most frequented. No relationships were found between the amount of time spent frequenting anthropogenic structures and individual characteristics. More than a third (35%) of animals foraging near anthropogenic sea floor structures visited more than one type of structure. These results further highlight potentially beneficial ecological outcomes of marine industrial development.

Naufrágios e outros infortúnios na História Trágico-Marítima da carreira da Índia (Séculos XVI e XVII)

Pós-graduação em História - FCHS

Mirando el mar desde las orillas de un libro. Dos ficciones de Margo Glantz

Margo Glantz propone una literatura que funciona como búsqueda de sí misma. El movimiento de la prosa se afirma sobre el pliegue entre escritura y lectura. Este trabajo recorre dos de sus primeras ficciones: Doscientas ballenas azules (1979) y Síndrome de naufragios (1984), que pueden adscribirse a la corriente literaria mexicana que Glantz llamó la Literatura de la Escritura en oposición a la Literatura de la Onda. Sus imágenes subrayan la íntima relación de la escritura con la violencia: el naufragio y la caza de la ballena. Construidos con fragmentos amplían el objeto hasta transformarlo en constelación simbólica. El lenguaje se carga del erotismo que exige la reposición de la totalidad y la insistencia del cuerpo.

Mirando el mar desde las orillas de un libro. Dos ficciones de Margo Glantz

Margo Glantz propone una literatura que funciona como búsqueda de sí misma. El movimiento de la prosa se afirma sobre el pliegue entre escritura y lectura. Este trabajo recorre dos de sus primeras ficciones: Doscientas ballenas azules (1979) y Síndrome de naufragios (1984), que pueden adscribirse a la corriente literaria mexicana que Glantz llamó la Literatura de la Escritura en oposición a la Literatura de la Onda. Sus imágenes subrayan la íntima relación de la escritura con la violencia: el naufragio y la caza de la ballena. Construidos con fragmentos amplían el objeto hasta transformarlo en constelación simbólica. El lenguaje se carga del erotismo que exige la reposición de la totalidad y la insistencia del cuerpo.

Mirando el mar desde las orillas de un libro. Dos ficciones de Margo Glantz

Margo Glantz propone una literatura que funciona como búsqueda de sí misma. El movimiento de la prosa se afirma sobre el pliegue entre escritura y lectura. Este trabajo recorre dos de sus primeras ficciones: Doscientas ballenas azules (1979) y Síndrome de naufragios (1984), que pueden adscribirse a la corriente literaria mexicana que Glantz llamó la Literatura de la Escritura en oposición a la Literatura de la Onda. Sus imágenes subrayan la íntima relación de la escritura con la violencia: el naufragio y la caza de la ballena. Construidos con fragmentos amplían el objeto hasta transformarlo en constelación simbólica. El lenguaje se carga del erotismo que exige la reposición de la totalidad y la insistencia del cuerpo.