"Catriona" is off to New Zealand

Help, Help! Our Batteries are Flat.

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August 29th 2013
We are planning to continue down the coast to Cuttyhunk but, when I try to start the engine, the batteries do not have enough power to do the job. A quick row-boat and taxi-ride to the West Marine (ship’s store) in Falmouth buys us a Big Yellow Jump Start Battery Pack, which succeeds in starting the engine. But now the captain (that is, me) is once again antsy and worried about whether the ele ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more