|
Weather Saying
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  
Did you know?
The Inquisitive Sailor is accepting submissions of original material.
 |
The Ship is the Heart; The Library, its Soul
We are looking for new ideas and content! Let us know what you would like to see to make IQS more fun and interactive. Other ideas we would like your feedback on: complimentary membership but charge for downloads? Blogging - who has an exciting trip coming up that would make a great read of a travelogue? Great maritime material including:
Take a tour of our inaugural issue. All the content is available for everyone to read or download. From time to time, other articles and downloads will become available for public view. Then check out our subscription info page for details on membership. Our current issue is below. It gives a preview only of this issue's articles and content. For full access, become a member by subscribing today! B R O A D S I D E
A L E T T E R F R O M T H E E D I T O R
This issue draws its inspiration from the dissection of a shipwreck. You will notice some things looking a little different around here. We are trying to make sure you can readily access all the site has to offer. Don’t forget there are whole issues of The Rudder and Yachting Monthly to download, as well as audio recordings to download or listen to online. N. Klosterman The Inquisitive Sailor explores the legacy of shipwreck,
F E A T U R E S
The Science of Shipwreck by Maxwell Jacobs Wreck of the Vasa by Carl Herzog The Southern Cross by Gay Sherman D O W N L O A D S The Rudder ― Oct. 1890 Yachting Monthly ― Jan. 1910
A R C H I V E S
Be sure to catch up on articles and downloads you may have missed in our archives section. N E W S The Inquisitive Sailor is working on creating a more extensive library of The Rudder and Yachting Monthly for members to access anytime. This way, you can browse whole years’ worth as you choose.
A U D I O“The Wreck of the Visigoth”
by Rudyard Kipling (30 minutes) “Diving into the Wreck” by Adrienne Rich (5 minutes) Introduction to Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (30 minutes) Part I of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1 hour) |
Support Us!Find the best prices in the industry. They match any price and beat most — with great quality. Members receive a hefty discount. Help support our site — buy through our affiliates! Also an Affiliate!
Click below for your Amazon
purcheses to support us.. |
ut of the quiet depths of winter and the wreckage of the year past, spring bursts onto the scene. We are offered an opportunity for new beginnings. Just as a ship that is taken into the deep will eventually become a haven for new sea life, out of wreckage comes the spark of inspiration. A wrecked vessel holds many meanings for us. Death, decay and failure create a mysterious, voyeuristic or even sacred site to explore.