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The MV Australia Tragedy: WWII’s Graveyard of the Atlantic

The MV Australia, originally named the Mary Ellen O’Neil, was built in 1928 as a tanker vessel to transport petroleum for Texaco. Acquired from the California Petroleum Corporation, she quickly became part of Texaco’s marine fleet, traversing U.S. ports. At 530 feet in length and 18,686 gross tons, the Australia was a massive vessel among

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Closing Day Isn’t the End! | Series Wrap-Up

Congratulations, you’ve made it to closing day! This milestone marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another as you officially become a homeowner. But as the excitement of signing the final paperwork settles in, you might wonder: What happens next? What to Expect During Closing Day!On closing day, you’ll typically meet with

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What Happened to the G.A. Kohler?

From Gawthrop to KohlerThe G.A. Kohler began its life under a different name—Charles S. Gawthrop. This four-masted schooner, equipped with twin diesel auxiliary engines, was crafted at the Jackson & Sharp plant of the American Car & Foundry Company in Wilmington, Delaware. According to the January 1920 edition of Motorship, the schooner’s first trial run

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