It seems, and intuitively so, that the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) and the Naval History and Heritage Command have joined forces to create a blog, aptly titled The Naval History Blog, that should be at the top of all naval historians’ and buffs’ lists of “go-to” online resources for U.S. Naval history.  Though in its infant stage, the blog seems to have a great deal of potential, and just happens to be manned by two of the premier organizations in the field.  Go to http://www.navalhistory.org/ to check it out.  I have pasted the “About the Blog” section below as it effectively summarizes the direction this blog is headed, and what we can expect as it gains its “sea legs.”

First and foremost, this blog is an excursion into the most intriguing questions, theories and musings that continue to fascinate naval historians.  It is a meeting place where renowned scholars and self-taught history buffs linger and share ideas and perspective on naval events that shape nations.

The Naval History Blog is hosted by two organizations steeped in the traditions of naval history, which see it as a cornerstone of their missions.  The U.S. Naval Institute and the Naval History & Heritage Command are working together to bring their considerable intellectual resources and passion for naval history to this destination.

The forum is a place to honor our naval heritage, explore its unresolved debates, uncover new information, and respectfully stimulate an honest, thoughtful discussion.

Perhaps a section on the Age of Sail is in order?  One can hope, can’t he?  Regardless, the site looks to be a great resource and center for debate and intellectual discussion.  I encourage you to check out the site, as well as the posting, “On the Study of Naval History.”  Though long, it is a very interesting and quality analysis of naval tactics by Rear Admiral Steven B. Luce, founder and first president of the Naval War College in the mid-1880’s.  It is a great historical piece from the magazine, Proceedings, in the year 1887.