Professional Mariner

[Michael H. Standart]

For those who subscribe to it, or who can get it at the local newstand or book store, David G. Brown has an article published in the June/July 2005 issue concerning his theories on the location of the Standard Compass as a contributing factor in the Titanic's loss. As far as I know, this is the first time he's gone public with it in a formal way.

For those who may not have followed the discussions here on the board, you should find the article interesting and thought provoking.

 

[Erik Wood]

I hope that some version of it will be available here at some point.

 

[Denise A. Hunyadi]

I'll look for it, Mike. Thanks for the "heads up!"

Denise

 

[Michael H. Standart]

It should be hitting the news stands right about now or at least within the next week or so. As a subscriber, I have an "Unfair Advantage" in getting it befor the bookstores do. Quite a bit of other useful material in there as well, including news on shipping casualties of note. If you have an interest in ships, this magazine is something you don't want to do without.

 

[Mark Robert Hopkins]

Have never seen this particular magazine in the stores. Do you have an idea where I may find it, Michael?

 

[Michael H. Standart]

Barnes & Noble used to carry it. Sometimes I see it at newstands that specialize in all sorts of magzine. You might try checking out the following GGLD:2003-40,GGLD:en&q=Magazines%3EProfessional+Mariner&spell=1, Google Links for subscription information from vendors.

 

[Mark Robert Hopkins]

Michael,

I know about Google and know how to reach the page. You could have simply said go to Google and do a search, hehe. Of course, I had done that and nothing came up. That's why I asked you. I can go to B & N, though, as there are a few near me.

 

[Michael H. Standart]

The Barnes & Noble near me used to carry it but stopped doing so about a year and a half ago. A pity since it's one of the better publications available but not a lot of people have an interest in ships where I live. That's why I started a subscription when an offer arrived in the mail. You may have better luck where you live so it can't hurt to try. Failing that, you could always start a subscription of your own.

 

[David G. Brown]

Professional Navigator is a somewhat esoteric magazine unless you live close enough to the sea to get your socks wet at high tide. The publisher has full rights to the article during the months of publication. After that, the rights revert back to me. As soon as I have clearance, I'll attempt to post the full text here on the ET web site.

-- David G. Brown

 

[Samuel Halpern]

Do the North American Great Lakes qualify as living close to the sea?

 

[David G. Brown]

Sam -- apparently not as it has disappeared from the local chandlery newsstands. Even I cannot find a copy around here.

-- David G. Brown

 

[Samuel Halpern]

But they still have some major shipping going on in the lakes I would assume. Maybe they will put your article on line when they update the "latest issue" number on their website.

 

[Denise A. Hunyadi]

I checked a local magazine store yesterday--they were out of the current issues of "Professional Mariner", but the owner said that the June/July issue will arrive at his store Wednesday, May 25th ("PM" is published six times a year).

I assume your article will be in the next (June/July) issue, Dave?

Denise

 

[Erik Wood]

I will be stealing a copy at the earliest possible date...or better yet...I will order someone else to steal it for me.

 

[Samuel Halpern]

This article is now available on line at: http://www.professionalmariner.com/site/csrv/content.asp?id=9347&page=1. It is well written in Dave's usual very authoritative style.