James WheelingJul 10, 20224 minLife as a passenger on a ship going around Cape Horn in 1849And what of the passengers on a California-bound ship in 1849? What could they expect? First class passengers’ fare was around $150...
James WheelingMay 13, 20224 minToo much wind or not enough current, or both!— Sailing around Cape Horn in 1849Having grown up in a world where engines rule everything, the idea of being at the whim of the wind is hard for me to conceive. I’ve...
James WheelingApr 19, 20224 minThe Pain of TheftWe spend a lot of time thinking about it in our busy, 21st century lives - security or the lack of it. We have to watch and arm our...
James WheelingMar 18, 20223 minFirst Blog of 2022It’s been quite a while since I last blogged and there’s a lot to catch up on. This blog will be less historical and more biographical in...