travel – Tidewater Teddy

By tidewaterteddy June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

The Wreck of the SS Yongala

23 March 1911. The steamship SS Yongala is nearing the end of her 99th voyage in Australian waters. She departs the town of Mackay at 1340 (1:40 pm) en route … Continue reading The Wreck of the SS Yongala

By tidewaterteddy April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

My Top 5 Shark Encounters

I’m Tidewater Teddy, and I’ve spent a lot of time above and beneath the sea. In the deep, blue ocean, I’ve seen my share of sea creatures, but of all … Continue reading My Top 5 Shark Encounters

By tidewaterteddy November 19, 2017October 10, 2020

Back from Extinction (Again)

G’day! If you’re reading this, I’m back! I am probably the only animal that has gone utterly extinct and subsequently returned. Yet, here I am. I am alive, and I … Continue reading Back from Extinction (Again)

By tidewaterteddy March 10, 2013October 12, 2020

Adventures in Oz

First of all, I should warn all who read this that this blog post is unusually long, but that’s because I’ve done A LOT, since I arrived in Australia three … Continue reading Adventures in Oz

By tidewaterteddy February 28, 2013January 24, 2021

To Australia I Go.

Tomorrow, I leave for Australia on a Work & Holiday visa, which allows Americans aged 18-30 to travel to Australia and legally work there for up to 12 months (provided … Continue reading To Australia I Go.