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Captain Smith Gave Birth
2,536 wordsI have always been intrigued by the Titanic, but my interest boomed with the recent development in how the side of the ship was damaged. I was amazed that instead of causing a gaping wound, as was previously believed, the iceberg that Titanic hit merely caused a series of small rips in the side of the ship. Sonar was used to determine that the side of the ship had six small slits that were no bigger than a single hand (web). This research amazed me because of the amount of water that passed thro...
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Russian Navy Nuclear Submarine
1,673 wordsThe White Sea and the Barents Sea have been of importance to the Russian merchant fleet ever since the 15 th century. Because of this, Russias Navy has always been an important part of the Russian Military. The matter of access to ice free harbors in the north became even more important after Germany became a significant naval power in the Baltic Sea. Events during World War I increased the importance of the Kola Peninsula to Russia very much. The Kola Peninsula and the White sea played an vital...
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Pearl Harbor Attack World War Ii
1,302 wordsThe Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 Ships Present at Pearl Harbor, 0800 7 December 1941 Action Reports for commands and ships at Pearl Harbor Cryptologic Histories relating to the Pearl Harbor Attack Related Web Sites on the Pearl Harbor Attack The road to war between Japan and the United States began in the 1930 s when differences over China drove the two nations apart. In 1931 Japan conquered Manchuria, which until then had been part of China. In 1937 Japan began a long and ultimately uns...
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Time The Empire Katana Fleet Ships
557 wordsI read Star Wars: Dark Force Rising. Its by Timothy Zahn and published by Bantam Books in June 1992. This book is the sequel to Heir to the Empire. Only one month separates these two books in time. After the battle at Sluis Van, a shipyard, the Rebellion's ships are moderately damaged. Most of their ships are either destroyed or are in need of major repairs. Han and Lando are stuck with Luke at Sluis Van spaceport, their ships are near the bottom of the repair lists and no one is likely to loan ...
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King Charles Trading Posts
1,061 wordsFerdinand Magellan was born in 1480, in a stone farm house in Portugal. His father's name was Dom Ruy Magellan, and his mother's name was Done Alda De Mesquite. His father was a Portuguese nobleman and owned a large amount of land. He was also a sheriff, an honorary position awarded for distinguished service to the crown. Ferdinand's brother was named Diago De Sousa, a name he took from his wealthy grandmother, his sister was named Isabel Magellan. His family seemed to care about each other and ...
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Slave Traders Olaudah Equiano
797 wordsThe Middle Passage was almost inconceivable. Hundreds upon hundreds of Africans were abducted from their homes to go on boats to America. They were stacked like books on shelves in order to bring enough Negros for a profitable slave trade. The life on the boats on the way to the New World was so bad that the Africans preferred death to their gruesome future. The conditions on the boats were hellish. The slaves on the ships were packed like sardines and chained together. Among the gripping words ...
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Lawrence River American Colonies
1,022 wordsThe fall of Quebec was a turning point in Canadian history, changing it from a French colony to a British colony. Had this battle gone the other way, English might be the second language, not French. The battle of Quebec was one of many battles during the Seven Year War. They called it the Maritime War. It was officially declared in May 1756. Britain and Prussia were on one side and France, Spain, and Austria on the other. The war moved across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe because the French an...
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Carnival General Information And Company Overview
1,418 words... Many of the manual tasks have been automated. File Surf has eliminated a lot of aggravation for everyone and freed up time to do more important work, Espinosa said. Carnival Cruise Lines Industry: Cruise Ship Lines Each year, hundreds of thousands of passengers board one of Carnival Cruise Lines' 14 ships to enjoy a vacation of cruising and stopping at exotic ports of call in the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, or Alaska. The passengers' goal is simple: to relax and enjoy themse...
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Cruise Line Industry Carnival Case Study
1,056 wordsCurrent Situation A. Financial Performance The Company had a 26 % market share of the cruise line industry. Its gross profit margin increased by 4. 69 % from the previous year. Carnival is using its assets effectively. Their sales increased by 10. 62 % from the previous year. The company is financially strong. B. Strategic Posture 1. Mission To consistently exceed guests expectations in all areas of product, service, and support. Carnivals vision is to consistently provide quality cruise vacatio...
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Cruise Line Industry Carnival Case Study
1,036 words... und the world. 2. Finance (Financial Analysis see Appendix E) a. Revenues have increased by 57. 20 % and the net income of the company has increased by 105 % since 1993. The companys liquidity ratios are weak and need attention. Carnival has high profitability ratios and has decreased their current and long-term debt by using more liquidity. 3. Research and Development a. The company is constantly trying to upgrade their product. They do this by building new and larger ships. They offer more...
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The Attack Of Pearl Harbor
1,485 wordsHawaii's Pearl Harbor is one of the most well known military installations in the world. On December 7, 1941 Japanese fighter planes attacked the United States Naval base Pearl Harbor killing more than 2300 Americans. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto had conceived the surprise attack. Commander Mitsuo Fuchida led the striking force of 353 Japanese aircraft. There had been no formal declaration of war. There were approximately 100 ships of the United States navy present that morning, and it was known as ...
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War Of 1812 United States Wages
1,304 wordsUnited States Wages War The American Revolution did not mark the end of tensions and hostilities between Britain and the newly independent United States. Neither country was pleased with the agreements made at the conclusion of the American Revolution. Americans were angry with the British for failing to withdraw their British soldiers from American territory and their unwillingness to sign trade agreements favorable to the United States. The division of land and the loss of the Ohio River Valle...
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Missiles In Cuba Missiles In Turkey
2,642 wordsJohn F. Kennedys greatest triumph as President of the United States came in 1962, as the worlds two largest superpowers, the Soviet Union and the United States, edged closer and closer to nuclear war. The Soviet premier of Russia was caught arming Fidel Castro with nuclear weapons. The confrontation left the world in fear for thirteen long days, with the life of the world on the line. In 1962, Nikita Khrushchev, Premier of the Soviet Union, employed a daring gambit. He secretly ordered the place...
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San Antonio South America
438 wordsMagellan lived a short life of about 40 years. Magellan was born around 1480 in Oporto, Portugal. There is little known about Magellans childhood, but we do know that when he was 12 years old, he was a page at the Portuguese court. While Magellan was a page, he met another page named Francisco Serrao. Serrao turned out to be a friend to Magellan for both of their entire lives. Serrao also grew up to be an explorer. Magellan and Serrao were promoted to squires together. Magellan was killed on Apr...
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt World War Ii
3,015 wordsHow America Came to War By James A. Gill more Introduction On December 29, 1940 Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a speech to the country that was like a? fireside chat? but was not. Roosevelt talked about in his speech statements about Germany? s plans to engulf the world during World War II: ? ? The Nazi masters of Germany have made if clear that they intend not only to dominate all life and thought in their own country, but also to enslave the whole of Europe and then to use the resources of Eur...
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Attack On Pearl Harbor Japanese Attack
1,686 wordsJapanese Attack on Pearl Harbor The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor could be considered one of the worst surprise attacks in American history. For every Japanese crewman or pilot killed, almost thirty-eight Americans were killed. Before the attack, the American government had tried to negotiate many times with Japan speakers to withdraw their troops from China and put an end to the war. Japan had already seized many bases in northern Vietnam and occupied the south in July of 1941, threatening a ...
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Panama Canal Canal Zone
2,089 wordsThe Panama Canal; A Shorter Trade Route. Jo Bob Running head: The Panama Canal; A Shorter Trade Route Abstract For century's man has used water as way to get from one place to another very quickly. The Panama Canal is no exception. From around the start of the 16 th century people have been trying to find a way to cut a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. Many misfortunes and deaths have been sacrificed to obtain this goal. Finally in 1914 the American had completed one of the greatest feats of ...
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Lend Lease Act World War Ii
1,929 wordsThe tragic events that took place on December 7, 1941, is a story that is in American History books everywhere. It is the date of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese just before America entered World War II. In this paper, I will describe the events that eventually lead to Pearl Harbor, the attack itself, and the outcome of the attack. Before the attack, American Officials were becoming concerned about the rising power in the Far East. Because of this, the United States invited G...
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Attack On Pearl Harbor Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
1,481 wordsIn Perl Harbor In 1941, one of the largest American military defeats occurred. An entire naval fleet was destroyed, hundreds were killed, all before 09. 00 on a Sunday. The US did not have any knowledge of this attack, partially because of ignorance, partially because of the military strategies of their Japanese opponents. The Japanese attack on the US naval base of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a classic case of It will not happen to me! Although the US suspected Japanese actions, they ...
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U S Navy Ballistic Missile
2,579 wordsSUBMARINE ROLES AND MISSIONS The fundamental changes in the U. S. Submarine Force since the end of the Cold War involve major shifts in submarine warfighting concepts and doctrine, from the deterrence of global war to the support of U. S. national interests in regional crises and conflicts; from a primary Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) orientation against nuclear powered submarines to taking full advantage of the modern submarines multi-mission capabilities; from weapon loadout's of primarily MK 4...
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