I have restored the links in the dive sites charts. A lot of dog-work, but it's a lousy day outside, so why not? A while ago I worked out a way of doing it that WordPress won't eat, and did the Artificial Reefs. The clickable charts were always my favorite part of the site, and I really wasn't happy to give them up, although overall, the transition to WordPress was worth it. Now they are back, and better than before.
WordPress sites are all rather blah, in my opinion, like they were all designed by the same 8-year-old. It doesn't matter what theme you choose, they all look blocky and bland. My goal in WordPress was always to recreate the old html site. I think this is the last piece.
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Robert Bowles:
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 am
The Beach Haven was part of the Smith Oil Company fleet along with the vessels Brigantine, Sea Girt, Absecon, Cape May, Delaware, and a number of other vessels. They fished from New Jersey down to Beaufort, NC, and also in the Gulf of Mexico off of Texas and Louisiana. Robert Bowles was captain of the Beach Haven, Charles Bowles was captain of the Brigantine, and Russel Bowles was captain of the Absecon. They were brothers from Reedville, VA
Robert Bowles:
January 4, 2025 at 1:11 am
My father, William Robert Bowles was captain of the Beach Haven when she was a Menhaden fishing vessel and owned by Smith Oil Company. They moved the Pilot House from the bow that was over the galley and crew sleeping quarters to the stern over the engine room for her conversion to a clam boat. I believe Dad was awarded “Top Boat” in 1959 and 1960.