Topic: seafarers
As seafaring evolves, Cayman remains connected to sea
While Cayman’s relationship with seafaring has evolved, the industry remains essential to Cayman’s connection to the world, facilitating trade and tourism.
At 94, Caymanian sea captain recalls turtling, torpedoes and shipwrecks
Former sea captain Paul Hurlston, who celebrated his 94th birthday this month, remains sharp as a tack and happy to share his remarkable knowledge of Cayman’s past.
Seafarers gather for third annual Sea Sunday celebration
Cayman’s seafarers attended an annual event held at Seafarers’ Hall on Sunday, 9 July, to recognise their work and contribution to international trade.
New book tells of heroism and hardship on the high seas
It’s taken 24 years, as well as countless hours of research and editing, but ‘A History of Turtlers and Schooners of the Cayman Islands’ is finally hitting the bookshelves.
Opposition seeks stipend boost for seafarers and veterans
Opposition leader Roy McTaggart has asked the government to increase stipends for former seafarers and military veterans in its next budget.
Government foots $73M medical bill for uninsured Caymanians
The Cayman Islands government paid almost $72.7 million to cover healthcare costs of uninsured indigents, veterans and seafarers last year, $39.7 million more than had been originally budgeted for the year.
Names wanted for Seafarers Registry
If you knew of a seafarer, or were a seafarer, then Celebrate Cayman is inviting you to add to the list of names of local mariners in the National Seafarers Registry, which is set to become a "living" online commemoration of the islands' sailors.
National Heroes Day nominations period extended
The deadline for nominations for Cayman’s National Heroes Day has been extended to 14 Nov., Culture Minister Dwayne Seymour announced.
Seafarer nominations sought for National Heroes Day
Government is inviting members of the public to nominate individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Cayman's seafaring heritage over the years.
An SOS call to Cayman Brac
From his Cayman Brac home, Raymond Scott works around the clock to keep the seas safe.
Stories of survival at sea
Retired seafarer Wenzil Burlington, 85, shares his stories of quicksand, banana boats and averting disaster.
