Different types of smaller commercial vessels, such as yanks, towboats, fishing vessels, ferryboats, barges, etc, are most popularly used boats in Charleston. Among all the parts in a boat, the important ones are hulls, the masts, deck, rigging, etc. Generally, wood is used by the boat builders for building boats. It is a standard material used by expert builders, especially for small boats. Steel is also used by the boat builders in Charleston for all-metal hulls or for isolated structural members, since it is strong and lasts longer.

Where Have All the Honeybees Gone?

  Written by : Lee Ann Rush Since 2006, a strange phenomenon has been occurring in the United States, Europe, and other countries across the globe:  the honeybee population is disappearing.  Opinions vary regarding the root cause of this mass die-off of honeybees, known as colony collapse disorder; some blame parasites, bacteria, loss of natural habitat, poor nutrition or genetic issues.  The primary..