Tag: John Sledge
Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor
No matter how far Jimmy Buffett roamed, he never forgot his coastal rearin’ nor ceased to celebrate its virtues.
Pelican Bay: Exploring the early French settlement of Mobile
Drop anchor in a protected bay that once welcomed French explorers.
The Cuba: ‘No One Dreamed of Danger’
What was expected to be a pleasant seafaring excursion aboard the Cuba turned into a frightening encounter with a storm.
The Madness of Don Tristán
In the summer of 1560, a broken conquistador led his starving followers downriver to Mobile Bay.
The Wreck of Kate Feore
How an unexpected hurricane led to the demise of an ill-fated Mobile schooner.
Cabeza de Vaca, Don Teodoro and the Unnamed Black Man at Mobile Bay
A desperate Spanish expedition drifted into Mobile Bay, and two men who went ashore for water vanished without a trace.
Celebrating 20 Years of ‘Ask McGehee’ with Historian Tom McGehee
In celebration of 20 years of Ask McGehee, MB sat down with historian Tom McGehee to learn about his favorite historical moments, best audience reactions and secrets behind his successful monthly column.
The History and Heyday of the Isle Dauphine Club
The legendary mid-century modern social club has long been a beacon of fun in the sun by the sea for generations of locals.
Faded Glory: The Story of the SS United States
The SS United States’ Port City arrival has generated widespread curiosity about her history. Follow the ship's long journey to Mobile and find out where it will finally come to rest.
Port City Pages: The Legacy of ‘Colonial Mobile’
Over 125 years beyond its initial publication, Peter Joseph Hamilton's “Colonial Mobile” remains an essential source.
