Salvage divers work underwater in a blinding darkness. In their cumbersome diving gear, these men have barely enough room to move around, while at the same time fighting the cold temperatures and fast currents. It is a dirty, unromantic and highly dangerous way of earning a living. Yet, these divers would not have traded their jobs for any other profession. From locating sunken boxcars to repairing concrete foundations for bridges, no task is too risky. Any underwater salvage or repair work becomes the job of these elite divers. Salvage divers must be carpenters, masons, riggers, hydraulic...
Salvage divers work underwater in a blinding darkness. In their cumbersome diving gear, these men have barely enough room to move around, while at the...
This coloring book contains an eclectic collection of "funky art" coloring pages for your coloring pleasure. All the drawings are original and hand drawn. Just Let Me Color is a coloring book without rhyme, reason, or rules. Coloring can be used as an avenue for stress relief, unwinding or if you just like to color
This coloring book contains an eclectic collection of "funky art" coloring pages for your coloring pleasure. All the drawings are original and hand dr...
Portland is not only the site of numerous marine terminals along the Willamette and Columbia Rivers but also home to much of our American maritime history. Portland shipbuilding started in 1840 with construction of the schooner Star of Oregon. Over 100 years later, three Portland shipyards would build 621 ships for the war effort. Both before and after World War II, several steel and iron companies used the harbors in Portland for their manufacturing. Aside from production, Portland ships over 13 million tons of cargo every year and is the biggest shipper of wheat in the United States. The...
Portland is not only the site of numerous marine terminals along the Willamette and Columbia Rivers but also home to much of our American maritime his...