Login’s Well – Stromness, Orkney

Two things limited the distances early mariners could sail, one was food the other was fresh water.  Early sailing ships needed large quantities of both of these commodoties before any adventures could begin. Login’s Well in Stromness, Orkney, is once source of fresh water drawn upon by some of our famous explorers. At first glance [...]

Stromness ‘Liberty’ Cannon

Rusting at the edge of the sheltered harbour of Stromness is a cannon said to be a relic of the Anglo-American War. Trade routes and access to the vast grain fields of Canada became the trigger for war and the shipping lanes between Canada and Britain came under constant threat from the US Navy. Canada [...]