Book Review: I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s

I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s by Michael Poirier Rate this article Published on 1st April 2012 11:18 AM  Number of Views: 167 0 Comments Michael Poirier reviews a new book on the sinking … Continue reading

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What Is Marine Forensics?

What is Marine Forensics? Wikipedia  provides:  The word forensic comes from the Latin adjective forensis, meaning “of or before the forum.” It roughly means to provide evidence upon which judgment can be made. Marine Forensics applies this very broad definition … Continue reading

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What is a marine scientist?

Definition of Marine Scientist for the layperson, as provided by my friend, hydrodynamicist Sean Kery, of the Society of Naval architects and Marine Engineers. Someone who uses the Scientific Method to solve technical problems in the Marine Environment.   For the … Continue reading

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