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American archaeologist drowns after boat sinks on Viking voyage

The woman had posted about the sea's "wild beauty" and "nature’s raw power" before the boat sank. An American archaeologist has died after the boat she was sailing in capsized in rough seas during a Viking voyage expedition from the Faroe Islands to Norway.Six people were on board the Naddoddur when it got into trouble on Tuesday evening - the fourth day of the voyage - and a distress signal was sent.He explained that the 10m-long boat had been on previous Viking voyages before to Iceland, Shetland and Norway.One of four Swiss nationals on the trip, Andy Fitze, posted a map on social media two days into the voyage showing the boat to the north-east of Shetland.

Darwin legacy voyage passes halfway mark

The project is training 200 conservationists from around the world to be leaders of the future. A tall ship recreating Charles Darwin's famous journey aboard the HMS Beagle has reached the halfway point of its voyage.The voyage is being used to train 200 young conservationists from around the world onboard the ship, which has been dubbed the "world's most exciting classroom".The voyage recreates Darwin's trip onboard the Beagle as the ship's naturalist and captain's companion, which inspired him to develop the theory of natural selection.Follow BBC Devon on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.

Rare medal from Captain Cook’s second voyage to be auctioned

Mr Wasp said: "The link to the voyages of Captain Cook is sure to attract bids from collectors of Cook memorabilia as well as those interested in commemorative medals." It is unknown who the medal was originally given to, but it has been consigned for sale by a local collector who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X ... Mr Wasp said: "The link to the voyages of Captain Cook is sure to attract bids from collectors of Cook memorabilia as well as those interested in commemorative medals." It is unknown who the medal was originally given to, but it has been consigned for sale by a local collector who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram.The medal is expected to attract a lot of interest when it is auctioned off next month.A medal from Captain James Cook's second voyage of discovery is due to be auctioned and could fetch up to £3,000.Sir Joseph had intended to join Captain Cook's second voyage but withdrew at the last minute, delaying departure and meaning that the date on the medals was incorrect.

The brothers on a four-month voyage through the Arctic Circle

Isak and Alex Rockström face freezing waters and icebergs as they sail the perilous Northwest Passage.

Kathryn Crosby Dies: ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’ Actress & Bing Crosby’s Wife Was 90

Kathryn Grant Crosby, the actress known for The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of a Murder, has died. She was 90. The widow of Bing Crosby died of natural causes on Friday night at her Hillsborough, California home, according to a spokesperson for the Crosby family. Kathryn continued appearing onscreen over the years in such films as Operation Mad Ball (1957), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Anatomy of a Murder (1959) and The Initiation of Sarah (1978). She also continued appearing with her family on Bing’s popular Christmas specials, in addition to hosting The Kathryn Crosby Show, a local San Francisco talk show in the ’70s.

Allie X Releases New Single 'Bon Voyage;' 'Girl With No Face Deluxe' Album Coming Later This Month

Pop savant Allie X has released the lush and melodic synth pop single “Bon Voyage” and announced her Girl With No Face Deluxe album, which will be out on Thursday, October 31st. Comparable to a goth version of a Fleetwood Mac song, “Bon Voyage” is arriving just in time for the turning of the leaves. “I’m going on a journey. You must stay behind. I’m going on a journey. I leave tonight.” Allie sings as she turns her back on humanity and ascends deep into nature.Songs that didn't feel perfect on the original, now feel appropriate that the world is built and I've toured the record, etc. This deluxe version includes dark wave remixes from some of my favorite artists, a v cunty song about a Saint with Tove Lo, and my new fav, the song of the fall.. “Bon Voyage.” Allie adds.“Bon Voyage” is the perfect song for this time of year as it offers a glimpse into Allie’s new journey as she embraces change and ushers in a new era for herself. “Bon Voyage” adopts a slower pace that allows for deeper emotional exploration. Allie’s striking vocals soar with captivating intensity, drawing listeners into her personal evolution, combined with a silky melody and deep synth rhythm which are intrinsic to her artistry.“Bon Voyage’ is a song that marks a change in the weather and a change in me. I can sense a new season coming and “Bon Voyage” expresses a willingness to allow its arrival.

Kathryn Crosby, ‘7th Voyage of Sinbad’ Actress and Wife of Bing Crosby, Dies at 90

Kathryn Crosby, who starred in such films as Operation Mad Ball, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of a Murder before she curtailed her acting career as the wife of Hollywood legend Bing Crosby, has died. She was 90. Crosby died Friday night surrounded by her family at her home in Hillsborough, ... Kathryn Crosby, who starred in such films as Operation Mad Ball, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of a Murder before she curtailed her acting career as the wife of Hollywood legend Bing Crosby, has died. She was 90. Crosby died Friday night surrounded by her family at her home in Hillsborough, California, a …Soon after wrapping production in Spain with her turn as the damsel in distress Princess Parisa in the Ray Harryhausen fantasy The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), she became Bing’s second wife when they wed in a Las Vegas church on Oct.

Christchurch: Little boat to sail again after 9,000 mile voyage

The tiny vessel was found at Avon Beach in Christchurch in 2022 after being launched in the US. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.

NASA reestablishes contact with Voyager 1 using an old radio transmitter | CNN

Meanwhile, the other transmitter, ... is much fainter than the X-band’s. Engineers suspect the fault protection system lowered the rate at which data was being sent back from the transmitter, which changed the nature of the signal shared by Voyager 1 to the Deep Space Network ... Meanwhile, the other transmitter, called the S-band, which uses a different frequency, hasn’t been employed since 1981 because its signal is much fainter than the X-band’s. Engineers suspect the fault protection system lowered the rate at which data was being sent back from the transmitter, which changed the nature of the signal shared by Voyager 1 to the Deep Space Network monitors.But on October 19, communication with Voyager 1 appeared to stop completely. The team believes the fault protection system was additionally triggered two more times, which may have switched off the X-band transmitter and shifted the spacecraft to the S-band transmitter that uses less power, NASA said.If the team can get the X-band transmitter working again, the device may be able to relay data that could reveal what happened, Waggoner said. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is launched for the Europa Clipper mission to study one of Jupiter's 95 moons, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Joe Skipper ... In the meantime, engineers sent a message to Voyager 1 on October 22 to check that the S-band transmitter was working and received confirmation on October 24.Voyager 1 has been using one of its two radio transmitters, called an X-band based on the frequency it utilizes, for decades.