After going missing at eight months pregnant with her first child, Laci Denise Peterson became the focus of a widely publicized murdeɼ investigation in the United States. On December 24, 2002, she was supposedly last seen alive.
Scott Peterson, her then-husband was found guilty of first-degree murdeɼ in her deἀth and second-degree murdeɼ in the kἰlling of their unborn son Conner. Peterson has been incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison since his conviction. Read More...
Leon Pilewski Obituary, Death Cause – Pilewski’s legacy is perhaps most evident in the countless success stories of Robert C. Byrd High School alumni. Many former students attribute their achievements to his unwavering support, guidance, and belief in their potential. Whether it was through academic achievements, athletic accomplishments, or personal growth, Pilewski played a pivotal role in shaping the futures of those he mentored.
In a somber moment for the community, the passing of former Robert C. Read More...
Ship namePamir Launched1905 DesignerBlohm & Voss ShipyardBlohm & Voss (n° 180), Hamburg, Germany Ordered byFerdinand Laeisz (n° 65) FlagGerman RiggedFour-masted barque MaterialRiveted steel DeckCanaries pitchpine upon steel Overall length114,50 m Length of hull105,00 m Deck length96,34 m Length bet. perpendiculars94,48 m Beam of frames14,04 m Beam overall14,14 m Height (hull)8,48 m Draught max.7,26 m Freeboard min.1,70 m Depth of hold7,99 m Sails3800 m²(34 canvas sails) Rope5000 m (steel cable) MastsSteel masts and yards Main mast height51,2 m (over the deck, for the three fore masts) Breadth main yard28 m Breadth royal yard14 m Tonnage4500 DWT Tonnage register, net3020 GRT, 2777 NRT Tonnage after 19513103 GRT, 2509 NRT Crew28 to 35 men EnginesNone until 1951 then 1 diesel Krupp of 900 HP Speed under sail13. Read More...
