This is the cronicle of the adventures on the yacht Maiken. I hope you all have a good time reading it, and maybe it will bring some new thoughts into your head.
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Thursday, August 17, 2006
Stone sea and volcano
Maiken cruising through a sea of stones This volcanic island rose from the sea in front of us.
What an experience, Fredrik and Crew. It must have been scary. Like what Fred said, the sea still has a lot of surprises. I'm Tongan but now resides in Suva, Fiji. About 3-4 weeks ago, I saw heaps and heaps of this greyish stuff covering the seafront of Suva-Point. They are still there now (Nov. 8th). Anyone who drives along Fletcher Road, can easily see the grey blanket covering the mudflats and mangroves along the Vatuwaqa Bridge.
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. My 2nd grader son had a school project here in Hawaii on volcanic islands and we did some research. These pictures came right in time. He was so, so excited to share with his class what happened in his island kingdom (Tonga).
you should put your name on the island or islets and named them err... You are now the likes of columbus, magellan and vespucci who named the americas and the philippines. Good 4 you all.
Crew of the Maiken. It would appear you have had the privilege of observing something that few people on earth have seen other than on TV or their PC's. I found your photo's to be excellent , giving the observer an excellent portrait of what was taking place.
Your other photo's are great as well and I enjoyed your log.
Hope you have many other good adventures during your trip. Walter lane, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada wklane@hotmail.com
Wow! What an amazing experience. Swimming with whales, sailing through pumice rafts, waking up to a new island being formed right in front of your eyes... I never knew sailing could be so adventurous. And to think, I first read about your chronicles on CNN.com. This is one blog I will follow!
wow, that is so cool, I have spent 5 years on the water and saw some cool things but you guys have seen something truly amazing. I also looked at some of your other photos and they are very nice as well. I saw your story on cnn news web site and tracked you down. I can not wait to show my 5 year old the volcano pics. I am also going to save your site and check in on what you guys are up to. It makes me miss my days on the water. Peace and safty to you.
You guys are just incredibly fortunate to have been there. There are few things more "once-in-a-lifetime" than what you've experience. Thanks for sharing it.
those are some KEWL fotos... you oughta be the ones allowed to name the new island, inasmuch as you seem to have been the folks who 'discovered it... what a neat thing!
Hello crew of the Maiken. Your findings of the "new Island" has made front page headlines on CNN International. Congratulations on witnesssing what few have.
Saw the story on CNN then tracked down your weblog. How exciting!!!! What a great experience! And to be the first ones to see it, incredible! I'll be watching your blog from now on!
I got to you through a link on CNN. You'll be getting lots of hits I suspect. What you've seen is not unique but pretty rare. Probably a new shield volcano. Hard telling how big the island will get, and when you will be able to build your retirement home on it!
I was struck by both the sense of fear one must have felt being so close to a very active volcanic area in a yacht, and the wonderous discovery to be the first humans to see a new landmass emerge from the ocean.
Wow! Amateur geology buffs like me all over the world are THRILLED by your story and photos! This is just plain extremely cool (or hot, as the case may be). Congratulations on your luck of coming across this once-in-a-lifetime vision!
You guys are about to become unbelievably famous. What an experience! The birth of an island, and modern technology allows you to share your finding with the world. Thank you for blogging.
Hi, I am an elementary science teacher, can you post the GPS coordinates so my students can look this up on Google Earth? (I know it won't show the pumice, but just to give them an idea of where it is.)
Fantastic! All the satillites and armchair science in the world will never make discoveries like this. Congradulations on experiencing the birth of an island first hand.
Hello Crew on Maiken Your volcanic experience does not surprise me. A few years ago I was 100 Feet under water E of Fiji when I ran into a large shower of pumice pieces. Something like being in a meteor shower in a sequence of Starship Enterprise but under water. Good luck in the future.
These photos are breathtaking, to be the first to see an island being born,what a treasure in itself. But to share this phenomenon is very gracious of you,thank you so much. From Canada
Events like these keep the child-like wonder, mystery, and excitement about life alive in all of us. Thanks for sharing and reminding us that there are natural wonders (big and small alike) happening all around us if we pay attention.
Tracked your blog down after reading an article on CNN.com. I can't wait to share with others!
Saw your story on CNN and like others had to track your site down. Thanks for taking the time to document it not to mention sharing it with the world. Very fascinating! Congrats on the great find! Now all you need is some video footage! :) Many thanks! Sincerly, Scott California USA
You rock for finding this discovery. Way to go. Thanks for the pics to show the world your awesome find. Imagine if Chris Columbus had access to a blog spot. You rule.
Fascinating photos! I would never have imagined that volcanoes at sea could produce so much floating pumice, and thank you very very much for sharing this natural wonder with us.
Good luck and good travels, please keep us posted with any updates if you have the opportunity. This type of eye-opening enlightenment is truly what makes the web a great place.
Fantastic beyond words !!! Such beautiful pictures !!! I really envy you chaps being at the right place and at the right time. Keep on posting those pics and maybe make them bigger if you can. Thanks.
Just a friendly word of concern... If the Volcano superheats the water around you, you may find yourself non-bouyant due to the imbalance of gas in the water versus the displacement of your boat. It may be best to keep your distance on this one or it may become a quick trip to the bottom.
anonymous said.... Fredrik it should blow your mind being at right place at right time to encounter mother nature creation as it happen....thank you for sharing this.
hello thanks for the beautiful pictures, what a wonderful experience to witness such an event like this especially a new island, do you think the king of tonga should name the island after you, that would be nice i hope you've enjoyed your trip to the friendly island of tonga especially vava'u. thanks again for the picture.
I'm really curious about this floating pumice - how floaty was it? Could humans ride on top of it? How about birds? Does it hold together? What can you tell us about it?
INCREDIBLE! You sailed upon a miracle of nature; the Earth giving birth to new land and life. I want to know how quickly you are going back. Previous notes have said you should name the island. There shouldn’t be any debate over this issue. Please, please go ahead and officially name the new land. You deserve it. Hard won, Earned!
I thought watching dolphins, whales etc. would be best on the sea, but watching the birth of new land is even better! How will you call the island? Besides, you are going to become famous: e.g. http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=2653578
bergthaler.twoday.net with all the best from Austria
wow. what amazing pictures. so what are you gonna name the island since you discovered it?
what was the water conditions around the island? very warm id guess. can we use that third pic as an album cover? check out our band http://www.soundclick.com/cannnabissativa http://www.mp3.com.au/cannabissativa
I am a route analyst working with Applied Weather Technology and was extremely interested in your story of the island and sea of pumice.
I also note that you may have had M/E problems associated. I was hoping to gather the lat-lon of the 'sea of stone' and of the actual 'island'...and to find out the extent of your main engine problem.
One last thing...was the decrease in forward speed (7 down to 1 knot) due to caution, friction or mechanical problem? Thank you in advance if you have the time to answer. Fair winds and following seas.
Best regards - Mike AWT Operations mwhittle@appliedweather.com
You are so lucky to be in the right place at the right time...Remember in one of Patrick O'Brian's books in which Jack Aubry and Stephen Maturin sail right smack into one of these? Wow.
Wow! Truly unbelievable! To have the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time to witness a once in a lifetime event like that, I'm insanely jealous. Thank you for sharing your remarkable photographs.
Few realize how fortunate you have been to witness this event. The volcanology community will be eternally greatful that you have posted these amazing pictures. Thank you so very much!
You might be interested to know that William Gibson (one of the most influential authors of the past thirty years) also thinks your pictures are very cool!
it's so great. i'm studying earth science(in Zurich) as i'm very intrested in volcanoes. what had happened there we only spoke about in theory, i never thought that something like this could happen just like that!!! it's awesome!!!
Kelly steered me to your web site. Great Pictures! What an adventure. Your former Tree of Life mate, Jim Urner (Kelly's cousin). Still love the picture of you hanging upside down from the bow sprit cables. All the best.
I read the story on CNN.com and they fortunately provided a link to your web site. I consider myself lucky even to see such awe-inspiring photos. Surreal. Probably, these are once-in-a-lifetime events.
Thanks for sharing such photos with the rest of the world.
why is it noone has mentioned the apparent "launch craft" in the second to last pic of the island. notice in all the rest of the pics, the steam comes from the majority of the uprising in the water.. except for the second to last pic with the anonomly.. the "steam" is very localized and centered underneith what i can only decribe after blowing up the pic.. what looks like some sorta launchable craft..or rocket.. the nosecone is apparent, as is the launch structure support beam, check it out for your self
Freddie, kudos for sharing those pictures with all of us.
Volcanologists out there are probably wishing that they were on board with you to witness one of mother nature's many miracles.
Wow, amazing to see the formation of an island...wasn't there another island off Moungaone, that recently popped out of the ocean then receded? Just curious...
OMG, it was awsome experience to see some god-like thing like this. i personally very very interesting in these scientic and geografic forms of nature....new island, space, .....etc. i was shock interally by the news. it is COOL!
I'm a Tongan, residing in Sydney, Australia, I'm am very amased at you discovery mate. No doubt the new island should be name Fredrik Island or Maiken Island. Thanks for putting our small nation on the map. About 12-15 years ago an island appeared not far from there and they named it Lomu Is. after the great rugby legend Jonah Lomu who played for the New Zealand All Blacks. That Island dissapeared after a few months. Theres birth of new babies,companies, even nations but how rare it is to witnessed the birth of a new Island. You're one in a million, mate! Hopefully this will help our economy with tourism. Not only people can get to swim with whales they can see new islands being formed.
Good job Maiken Crew and especially Fred for sharing what you've witnessed and experienced. Even Tongans themselves couldn't have taken great pictures like you did or have recorded anything that close.
Lucky that you guys were right in there and even luckier that you got out of it on time before the volcano had any chance to blow off you guys as well.
Anyways, as another Tongan would say "malo 'aupito e ngaue lelei" (thank you very much for such good job).
Best of luck out in the ocean.
'Anaseini Tonga San Francisco CA, USA.
PS: I've printed the pictures to keep in an album with courtesy of Frank and Maiken Crew.
What an amazing experience!! I am proud of you for taking those pictures. They are beautiful. It's great to see people that cares and share with others. It must be a great experience for you to see a birth of an island. Good luck and hope for some more picture in the future.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.. its a once in a life time chance to witness such an event...faamanuia and safe journey to you and the crew...
Awesome! Does anyone know if the Pringle family still resides in nukualofa? Allister Pringle. Maybe you could pass on this email if you know of him. ronin_shaggy@hotmail.com. I was a service member that stayed with his family for a few days once upon a time. A New Island. How about that!
wow these are very cool it must have been an awesome experience. thanks for the photos because you helped with my 9th grade science project.you might of got me closer to my A+++++!
We need not assume that the new island is automatically the possession of the Kingdom of Tonga. I am taking steps, and I believe I am the first, to lay claim to this island, so that a new and independent Republic may be born in the Pacific Ocean.
Astounding. Something that landlubbers like me can only dream of. You can find a "similar" occurence "reported" in H.P. Lovecraft's (horror) story "Dagon". But, you did not report your coordinates for this marvel of nature? Keeping mum on that? And how on earth did you find Niue? Are you following Jimmy Cornell's "World Navigation Routes" - or are you charting your course as you sail along? Hope you name the Island Fransson's Island, or Fredrik's Island or something like that.
I have never been to sea, and seeing this I am truly amazed at such magesty and power that is out there. You are so lucky to sail and see such thngs. I suspect it is the stuff dreams are made of.
Hy Fredrik and Crew, i never saw something like your photos before! I`m really interested in vulcanology observing all livecams, all books and videos i can catch. But this is all stupid in comparison to your pictures an your personal adventure!Thanks very much! Best wishes from Munich, Bavaria!Thomas
thank you ive had several new thoughts in my head and im still reviewing your photos. very interesting stuff. thank you. and i apologize again for my nations government. paix , john g.NYC.
Wow, unbelievable. I am amazed how how caught up one can be with mortgage payments, bills, etc and then i happened to be sent these photos which remind me thatthe world is so incredible and that there are people who are enjoying and LIVING every moment and experiencing so much. I want to run away and travel again. I miss it. Any idea how someone with not a great deal of money and loves adventure and perhaps going through her mid life crisis can get away, travel forever and survive without having to win a lottery or inherit vast sums? Your pictures and faces tell me that i am missing out on so much.
Great pictures of amazin experiance... I've seen some vulcanic activities myself on my last trip to Indonesia. You can find the pictures on my website. www.worldtotravel.nl
hi..new to computers..but have been studying volcanos for many years!!i dont know much about computers..I dont know if i will find my way back to this site..squegge@telus.net.wants to here about every volcanic activity..
idk what i'm doing but suree. ok i am doing a project on volcanoes and i was wondering is that all floating pumice that you're showing in the picturess?
Great Pictures and absolutely incredible that a human being has actually witnessed and recorded this one-in-a-million chance occurence. Can tou provide the lat-lon coordinates where the event occurred?
I linked through the Matangi Tonga site. Your blog is one og the top articles being circulated in the Tongan community in Tonga and abroad. Thanks for documenting that developing island. Its what my ancestors must have seen centuries ago when they lived in Tonga (before it was called Tonga). Continued fortune for you guys in the future!
Freddie those photos are completely bizarre. What an amazing experience. Can we put that on our itinerary for September.
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Jenny
Hope you have a great time sailing to Oz with JB. See you soon!
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Helene
What an experience, Fredrik and Crew. It must have been scary. Like what Fred said, the sea still has a lot of surprises. I'm Tongan but now resides in Suva, Fiji. About 3-4 weeks ago, I saw heaps and heaps of this greyish stuff covering the seafront of Suva-Point. They are still there now (Nov. 8th). Anyone who drives along Fletcher Road, can easily see the grey blanket covering the mudflats and mangroves along the Vatuwaqa Bridge.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos.
'Ofa atu and happy sailing
Vilimaka Foliaki
Wow that trully is an amazing sight! Thanks for documenting it.
ReplyDeleteTongan Girl in Dallas, Tx.
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. My 2nd grader son had a school project here in Hawaii on volcanic islands and we did some research. These pictures came right in time. He was so, so excited to share with his class what happened in his island kingdom (Tonga).
ReplyDeleteOMG - what an AMAZING sight - you guys must be feeling so surreal! Its awesome, keep sending pics! Just think... you could name the new island!
ReplyDeleteAshlee
Wow! Thanks, guys, for posting the pictures. I'll never see anything like it. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteJan
Very cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic experiance.
Good luck guys
you should put your name on the island or islets and named them err...
ReplyDeleteYou are now the likes of columbus, magellan and vespucci who named the americas and the philippines. Good 4 you all.
MUST BE A SUREAL EVENT. IF IT IS ME, I WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING THIS IS HAPPENNING IN FRONT OF MY EYES.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR SHARING.
CARMEN
Can you keep the island and start a new nation ?
ReplyDeleteCrew of the Maiken. It would appear you have had the privilege of observing something that few people on earth have seen other than on TV or their PC's. I found your photo's to be excellent , giving the observer an excellent portrait of what was taking place.
ReplyDeleteYour other photo's are great as well and I enjoyed your log.
Hope you have many other good adventures during your trip. Walter lane, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada wklane@hotmail.com
saw you on cnn.com
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed. Thanks for posting those great pictures!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow great pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What an amazing experience. Swimming with whales, sailing through pumice rafts, waking up to a new island being formed right in front of your eyes... I never knew sailing could be so adventurous. And to think, I first read about your chronicles on CNN.com. This is one blog I will follow!
ReplyDeletewow, that is so cool, I have spent 5 years on the water and saw some cool things but you guys have seen something truly amazing. I also looked at some of your other photos and they are very nice as well. I saw your story on cnn news web site and tracked you down. I can not wait to show my 5 year old the volcano pics. I am also going to save your site and check in on what you guys are up to. It makes me miss my days on the water. Peace and safty to you.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are just incredibly fortunate to have been there. There are few things more "once-in-a-lifetime" than what you've experience. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeletethose are some KEWL fotos...
ReplyDeleteyou oughta be the ones allowed to name the new island, inasmuch as you seem to have been the folks who 'discovered it...
what a neat thing!
I am envious of your discovery! You are like the Christopher Columbus of Tonga! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI assume you saw your article on Fox:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,228385,00.html
Great discovery. Safe journeys.
ReplyDeleteJohn
a once in a lifetime event
ReplyDeletecheers
Ward
Hello crew of the Maiken. Your findings of the "new Island" has made front page headlines on CNN International. Congratulations on witnesssing what few have.
ReplyDeleteSilly me. Here is the link on CNN.com
ReplyDeletehttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/11/09/new.island.ap/index.html
What a great adventure. I will be following your journey.
Rob
Dallas, Tx.
Amazing natural phenomenom caught on pictures. I hope to see more pictures. I can imagine what a breathtaking experience it's all been.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics! There's nothing like Mother Nature showing us that she is much more powerful than we'll ever be.
ReplyDeletePretty Cool. You should post the pictures bigger if you can.
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Those pictures are awesome!
ReplyDelete--Cathy in USA
Quick....go back and claim it in the name of God and some country. Who knows, you might go down in history!
ReplyDeleteFascinating. I envy you…
ReplyDeleteWatching the volcanic island online pictures were amazing. Good luck and may you enjoy your exploring.
ReplyDeletewonderful pix, thanks!
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Martin in London
This is the kind of news that makes reading the NEWS worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteWish I could be there....
This was finally (?) picked up by AP today. Interesting happenings out at sea.
ReplyDeletewow, thanks to cnn.com I am here in Newark, NJ, USA looking at these marvelous photos - thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate to run across what will some day be another Hawaii
ReplyDeleteSaw the story on CNN then tracked down your weblog. How exciting!!!! What a great experience! And to be the first ones to see it, incredible! I'll be watching your blog from now on!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!! Thanks a ton for posting :)
ReplyDeleteI got to you through a link on CNN. You'll be getting lots of hits I suspect. What you've seen is not unique but pretty rare. Probably a new shield volcano. Hard telling how big the island will get, and when you will be able to build your retirement home on it!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the depth of the sea in the area of the pumas
ReplyDeleteI was struck by both the sense of fear one must have felt being so close to a very active volcanic area in a yacht, and the wonderous discovery to be the first humans to see a new landmass emerge from the ocean.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
craniac
Very cool. How did the wildlife deal with it? BB
ReplyDeleteI think that is the most amazing thing ever! I heard about your story on cnn.com today (Nov. 9th) and then found your blog. How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteRyan
Truly Awesome - what a wonderful experience it had to be to see this happen right in front of your eyes. Thanks for Sharing,
ReplyDeleteMelinda / Jackson, Tn
Wow! Amateur geology buffs like me all over the world are THRILLED by your story and photos! This is just plain extremely cool (or hot, as the case may be). Congratulations on your luck of coming across this once-in-a-lifetime vision!
ReplyDeleteFascinating! May they call this new island: "Maekin Bakin"? Have a safe voyage home.
ReplyDeleteA. Wray
Canadian sailor
Wow, what an experience! I wish you a safe voyage. Dave McMann
ReplyDeletehttp://www.myspace.com/davesnotes
Thank you for sharing those pictures! What a wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteHappy Days,
Cynthia
holy crap that was cool
ReplyDeleteYou guys are about to become unbelievably famous. What an experience! The birth of an island, and modern technology allows you to share your finding with the world. Thank you for blogging.
ReplyDeleteSteven C.
Boston
ps Wish I could join you.
Hi, I am an elementary science teacher, can you post the GPS coordinates so my students can look this up on Google Earth? (I know it won't show the pumice, but just to give them an idea of where it is.)
ReplyDeleteThanks.
The pictures are awesome. I can't imagine what it must have been like in real life. Find more!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards from The Hammock, FL
That is the coolest thing I've seen on the ocean. You are very fortunate. What an experience.
ReplyDeleteJohn Wesley
www.thesea.ca
Fantastic! All the satillites and armchair science in the world will never make discoveries like this. Congradulations on experiencing the birth of an island first hand.
ReplyDeleteTruly a once in a life time experience there. Good job on the photos.
ReplyDeleteJ
Truly a once in a life time experience there. Good job on the photos.
ReplyDeleteJ
These are incredible pictures. Thanks for posting them.
ReplyDeleteWow, excellent pictures. Thank you for sharing, kudos on your find!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, simply awesome! You folks are the first to see an island being formed! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHello Crew on Maiken
ReplyDeleteYour volcanic experience does not surprise me. A few years ago I was
100 Feet under water E of Fiji when I ran into a large shower of pumice pieces. Something like being in a meteor shower in a sequence of Starship Enterprise but under water. Good luck in the future.
I wanted to see you photos!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteI wish I were there...Post more if you can.
-Freebird, NC
Did you see any right pointbreaks? Might need to charter your boat for a little surf exploration. Pumice barrells, oh yeah.
ReplyDeleteFreddie, what an incredible sight. Can you walk on the floating stone? Ciao, Matthew
ReplyDeleteWhat is the lat long of the new island?
ReplyDeleteThese photos are breathtaking, to be the first to see an island being born,what a treasure in itself. But to share this phenomenon is very gracious of you,thank you so much. From Canada
ReplyDeleteAwesome Photos!! Wow, I wish I could be there to check it out! Please post more photos if you could!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is amazing! Thank you sharing with the world :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps you should consider claiming the island as your own, I know it seems rather selfish, but when will you have the chance to do it again?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos of the new island. Quite interesting. Best of luck and may the wind always be at your back.
ReplyDeleteJack
Ann Arbor Michigan
You guy's have to be some of the most fortunate, blessed men on earth imagine witnessing something this spectacular. THAT'S AWSOME!!!
ReplyDeleteGAVIN-atl
Thanks for sharing this and for the fabulous photos - next best thing to being there.
ReplyDeleteWow! I would love to witness such an event.
ReplyDeleteMr. NoNaMe
Wow! wish I could witness such an event.
ReplyDeleteMr. NoNaMe
Hey those pics are amazing. The picture shots of the "Sea of Stone" are just incredible. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteCheerio,
Proud Tongan living in my own sea os stone......... (USA) hahahahaha
a sea of floating rocks, these pictures are amoung the most amazing i have ever seen
ReplyDeletebrian
inman, sc
I am curious what the tall structure is in pic8. Is that part of the volcano? It looks so alien!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Maiken. This event is a once in a lifetime experience. Wish i was there to see for myself.
ReplyDeleteHappy sailing guys.
Mike B
NYC
Our great planet at work. Thanks for allowing us to experience this work of nature.
ReplyDeleteAre you guys aware that you have your own discussion thread on fark.com?
ReplyDeletecheck it out:
http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=2405046
Congrats on seeing the volcano, that must be so incredible!
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! My jaw has dropped. How lucky!! So jealous... Great photos, guys!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent. Wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteJohn Pasko.
Events like these keep the child-like wonder, mystery, and excitement about life alive in all of us. Thanks for sharing and reminding us that there are natural wonders (big and small alike) happening all around us if we pay attention.
ReplyDeleteTracked your blog down after reading an article on CNN.com. I can't wait to share with others!
MRL
Hermosa Beach, CA
Saw your story on CNN and like others had to track your site down. Thanks for taking the time to document it not to mention sharing it with the world. Very fascinating! Congrats on the great find! Now all you need is some video footage! :) Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteSincerly,
Scott
California USA
WE THAT SAIL ARE THE BLESSED IN THE 21ST CENTURY. THANKS FOR BEING OUT THERE. CPT. ZORRO PLATEADO, REIRED
ReplyDeleteYou rock for finding this discovery. Way to go. Thanks for the pics to show the world your awesome find. Imagine if Chris Columbus had access to a blog spot. You rule.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky. I have always wanted to see an active volcano. And to see it pop out of the ocean is extra special.
ReplyDeleteFascinating photos! I would never have imagined that volcanoes at sea could produce so much floating pumice, and thank you very very much for sharing this natural wonder with us.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and good travels, please keep us posted with any updates if you have the opportunity. This type of eye-opening enlightenment is truly what makes the web a great place.
Thanks for sharing,
Anonymous Web Dude in Austin, TX
Fantastic beyond words !!! Such beautiful pictures !!! I really envy you chaps being at the right place and at the right time. Keep on posting those pics and maybe make them bigger if you can. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteas someone who has spent time on Nauru I think those pictures and your adventure truly fabulous.
ReplyDeleteJohn,Paju City,South Korea.
Yeh, name the island Maiken Island after your ship that brought you there.
ReplyDeleteCool, and thanks again.
GREAT pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou MUST name the island Maiken Island after your ship that brought you there.
ReplyDeleteCool.
Thanks for sharing, good luck and good sailing.
You guys are lucky. Creation right before your eyes, while sailing through vast expanses of sea.Fantastic pictures.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Very cool pictures. Your discovery has made it to the front page of CNN.com (story here).
ReplyDeleteI sure wish I was sailing around in the Pacific.
Wow!!! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteHave you named it yet?
Just a friendly word of concern... If the Volcano superheats the water around you, you may find yourself non-bouyant due to the imbalance of gas in the water versus the displacement of your boat. It may be best to keep your distance on this one or it may become a quick trip to the bottom.
Blessings.
Burt in Ventura, California
anonymous said....
ReplyDeleteFredrik it should blow your mind being at right place at right time to encounter mother nature creation as it happen....thank you for sharing this.
wonderful shots, found you also by cnn and searched all over for the pics then found the your blog.
ReplyDeletegreat job on the pictures.
mark, nc
pretty fascinating stuff. congratulations.
ReplyDeletehello
ReplyDeletethanks for the beautiful pictures, what a wonderful experience to witness such an event like this especially a new island, do you think the king of tonga should name the island after you, that would be nice i hope you've enjoyed your trip to the friendly island of tonga especially vava'u. thanks again for the picture.
I'm really curious about this floating pumice - how floaty was it? Could humans ride on top of it? How about birds? Does it hold together? What can you tell us about it?
ReplyDeleteThanks muchly,
J in New Westminster
Stunning!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fascinating. I'm mesmerized.
ReplyDeleteNASA has posted an Image from Space of the New Island.
ReplyDeletehttp://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA01899
Where can I get High Res images mof this floating Pumice?
INCREDIBLE! You sailed upon a miracle of nature; the Earth giving birth to new land and life. I want to know how quickly you are going back. Previous notes have said you should name the island. There shouldn’t be any debate over this issue. Please, please go ahead and officially name the new land. You deserve it. Hard won, Earned!
ReplyDeleteKoolkel - Florida
Great !! :)
ReplyDeleteAh... looks like you stumbled across r'lyeh!
ReplyDeleteWhere you guys worried about you safety at all.
ReplyDeleteHow incredible - I vote you name it! After all how many humans, ever, have had the privaledge of seeing what you saw live and in person?
ReplyDeleteI thought watching dolphins, whales etc. would be best on the sea, but watching the birth of new land is even better! How will you call the island?
ReplyDeleteBesides, you are going to become famous: e.g. http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=2653578
bergthaler.twoday.net with all the best from Austria
Awesome - we just studied how volcanic islands are formed. Thanks for sharing!! 8th Grade Science 3rd Period Class, George West, Texas
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing it with the world. As world is changing, we too.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! Thanks so much for sharing. And I thought Tahiti was interesting!
ReplyDeleteAngie in Idaho, USA
THANKS FOR DOCUMENTING THIS. HOW AMAZING! YOU ARE VERY BLESSED!
ReplyDeleteBEST WISHES TO YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS,
RED-IN-PHOENIX
wow. what amazing pictures.
ReplyDeleteso what are you gonna name the island since you discovered it?
what was the water conditions around the island? very warm id guess.
can we use that third pic as an album cover?
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also. wow.
Good day Captain -
ReplyDeleteI am a route analyst working with Applied Weather Technology and was extremely interested in your story of the island and sea of pumice.
I also note that you may have had M/E problems associated. I was hoping to gather the lat-lon of the 'sea of stone' and of the actual 'island'...and to find out the extent of your main engine problem.
One last thing...was the decrease in forward speed (7 down to 1 knot) due to caution, friction or mechanical problem? Thank you in advance if you have the time to answer. Fair winds and following seas.
Best regards -
Mike
AWT Operations
mwhittle@appliedweather.com
Thank you so much for publishing this.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous pics. Any input from the science community regarding the volcano's natural history? Can we see it on google earth?
ReplyDeletegreat stuff....read Simon Winchester's book 'Krakatoa' to see just what can be embedded in pumice....regards Cas
ReplyDeleteThat is just incredible. I wonder how many people, other than you two, have ever seen an island being born?
ReplyDeletenice pics!
ReplyDeletebiblical times eh?
I saw three mounds from the central "volcanoe"... interesting...
outstanding blog post. Those are some amazing pictures. do you have the gps location of that formation?
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to be in the right place at the right time...Remember in one of Patrick O'Brian's books in which Jack Aubry and Stephen Maturin sail right smack into one of these?
ReplyDeleteWow.
sweet!
ReplyDeletehow about naming it 'johnny dollar island?'
thx!
Thanks for posting these historical pix! How amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderous (& just a bit scary)
ReplyDeleteOl Bill
O.B. hails from the Micro Cruiser's SubGroup @:
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/sirenowners_subgroup/
Astonishing photos! Congratulations on seeing something few people in history have ever seen; the birth of a new land.
ReplyDeleteAre you tired of the Call of Cthulhu references yet? You will be!
Very lucky to see that, wish i could have been there. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in future!
Wow. It's beautiful... Lucky U :)
ReplyDeleteHäftigt.
ReplyDeleteNu har ni blivit internetkändisar.
Finders keepers right?
ReplyDeleteWow! Truly unbelievable! To have the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time to witness a once in a lifetime event like that, I'm insanely jealous. Thank you for sharing your remarkable photographs.
ReplyDeleteRobert
West Hollywood, CA
Few realize how fortunate you have been to witness this event. The volcanology community will be eternally greatful that you have posted these amazing pictures. Thank you so very much!
ReplyDeleteL.,
University of Hawaii
Thank you very much for let me know what's going on just in front of my door. Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Vava'u
You might be interested to know that William Gibson (one of the most influential authors of the past thirty years) also thinks your pictures are very cool!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.williamgibsonbooks.com/blog/2006_11_01_archive.asp
Truly a once in a life time experience there
ReplyDeleteFritz
it's so great. i'm studying earth science(in Zurich) as i'm very intrested in volcanoes. what had happened there we only spoke about in theory, i never thought that something like this could happen just like that!!! it's awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteFreddy,
ReplyDeleteKelly steered me to your web site. Great Pictures! What an adventure. Your former Tree of Life mate, Jim Urner (Kelly's cousin). Still love the picture of you hanging upside down from the bow sprit cables. All the best.
Love you
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeletePics or it didn't happen....well it happened alright.
Next question...what does it rate?
A fine example of being in the right place at the right time. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMade in China?
ReplyDeleteNo,really wonderfull experience. Thanks for sharing
You might want to check your raw water strainer.......
ReplyDeleteCool Stuff...it looks like the surface of the moon...even more amazing is that your experience is as rare as the man on the moon...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing...I have to visit this on my trip to Vava'u!!!
Thank you...
Sefo
I read the story on CNN.com and they fortunately provided a link to your web site. I consider myself lucky even to see such awe-inspiring photos. Surreal. Probably, these are once-in-a-lifetime events.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such photos with the rest of the world.
Happy voyage,
Anant Rao
That is really interesting. I saw the link on CNN, makes you wonder what's on there.
ReplyDeleteWow that is really incredible!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I had read about this and wanted to see photos. This is incredibly neat to see. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteI've referenced your blog entry on my site: http://www.jmg-galleries.com/blog/2006/11/13/new-island-emerges-from-the-south-pacific-very-cool-pictures/
I am teaching science in Oklahoma City. What a great story! Thanks, Lorna
ReplyDeleteFantastiska bilder! Vilken upplevelse det måste ha varit!!!
ReplyDeleteHälsningar från Canada.
I'm so glad you took pictures!!!! What a treat for those of us who weren't there to see it firsthand!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy sailing!
why is it noone has mentioned the apparent "launch craft" in the second to last pic of the island.
ReplyDeletenotice in all the rest of the pics, the steam comes from the majority of the uprising in the water.. except for the second to last pic with the anonomly.. the "steam" is very localized and centered underneith what i can only decribe after blowing up the pic.. what looks like some sorta launchable craft..or rocket.. the nosecone is apparent, as is the launch structure support beam, check it out for your self
Freddie, kudos for sharing those pictures with all of us.
ReplyDeleteVolcanologists out there are probably wishing that they were on board with you to witness one of mother nature's many miracles.
Wow, amazing to see the formation of an island...wasn't there another island off Moungaone, that recently popped out of the ocean then receded? Just curious...
thanks
Kepi Foliaki
Arizona
amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteOMG, it was awsome experience to see some god-like thing like this. i personally very very interesting in these scientic and geografic forms of nature....new island, space, .....etc. i was shock interally by the news. it is COOL!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences; and those photos were awesome.
ReplyDeleteSadhana (San Francisco)
Wow! Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMBA
Vacaville, CA
I'm a Tongan, residing in Sydney, Australia, I'm am very amased at you discovery mate. No doubt the new island should be name Fredrik Island or Maiken Island. Thanks for putting our small nation on the map. About 12-15 years ago an island appeared not far from there and they named it Lomu Is. after the great rugby legend Jonah Lomu who played for the New Zealand All Blacks. That Island dissapeared after a few months. Theres birth of new babies,companies, even nations but how rare it is to witnessed the birth of a new Island. You're one in a million, mate! Hopefully this will help our economy with tourism. Not only people can get to swim with whales they can see new islands being formed.
ReplyDeleteCheers mate!
Those are some amazing photos.Thanks so much!
ReplyDeletesimply amazing...it's beautiful yet spooky images.
ReplyDeletethnx for sharing.
;)
Good job Maiken Crew and especially Fred for sharing what you've witnessed and experienced. Even Tongans themselves couldn't have taken great pictures like you did or have recorded anything that close.
ReplyDeleteLucky that you guys were right in there and even luckier that you got out of it on time before the volcano had any chance to blow off you guys as well.
Anyways, as another Tongan would say "malo 'aupito e ngaue lelei" (thank you very much for such good job).
Best of luck out in the ocean.
'Anaseini Tonga
San Francisco
CA, USA.
PS: I've printed the pictures to keep in an album with courtesy of Frank and Maiken Crew.
A truly amazing experience. So glad that we are all able to share this with you via the internet. Keep those pictures coming.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience!! I am proud of you for taking those pictures. They are beautiful. It's great to see people that cares and share with others. It must be a great experience for you to see a birth of an island. Good luck and hope for some more picture in the future.
ReplyDelete'Ofa atu, from Hawaii.
Vika Fine
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.. its a once in a life time chance to witness such an event...faamanuia and safe journey to you and the crew...
ReplyDeletemuch alofa's
from Samoa
Awesome! Does anyone know if the Pringle family still resides in nukualofa? Allister Pringle. Maybe you could pass on this email if you know of him. ronin_shaggy@hotmail.com. I was a service member that stayed with his family for a few days once upon a time.
ReplyDeleteA New Island. How about that!
wow these are very cool it must have been an awesome experience. thanks for the photos because you helped with my 9th grade science project.you might of got me closer to my A+++++!
ReplyDeleteThe hopefull A+ girl.
Please, claim that wonder of nature that You´ve witnessed as yours, for Human Kindness. Peace, GREENPEACE.
ReplyDeleteWe need not assume that the new island is automatically the possession of the Kingdom of Tonga. I am taking steps, and I believe I am the first, to lay claim to this island, so that a new and independent Republic may be born in the Pacific Ocean.
ReplyDeleteRichard H. Schueler
SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA, LAS FOTOS.....CON LA BOCA ABIERTA suerte saludos marcelo
ReplyDeleteAstounding. Something that landlubbers like me can only dream of. You can find a "similar" occurence "reported" in H.P. Lovecraft's (horror) story "Dagon". But, you did not report your coordinates for this marvel of nature? Keeping mum on that? And how on earth did you find Niue? Are you following Jimmy Cornell's "World Navigation Routes" - or are you charting your course as you sail along? Hope you name the Island Fransson's Island, or Fredrik's Island or something like that.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to sea, and seeing this I am truly amazed at such magesty and power that is out there. You are so lucky to sail and see such thngs. I suspect it is the stuff dreams are made of.
ReplyDeleteSteve
Hy Fredrik and Crew,
ReplyDeletei never saw something like your photos before! I`m really interested in vulcanology observing all livecams, all books and videos i can catch. But this is all stupid in comparison to your pictures an your personal adventure!Thanks very much! Best wishes from Munich, Bavaria!Thomas
Wow!...that was nice of you to share those images, and thanks for your comments and explaination concerning the bith of the Island.
ReplyDeletethank you ive had several new thoughts in my head and im still reviewing your photos. very interesting stuff. thank you. and i apologize again for my nations government. paix , john g.NYC.
ReplyDeleteI like your glasses.
ReplyDeleteWow, unbelievable. I am amazed how how caught up one can be with mortgage payments, bills, etc and then i happened to be sent these photos which remind me thatthe world is so incredible and that there are people
ReplyDeletewho are enjoying and LIVING every moment and experiencing so much. I want to run away and travel again. I miss it. Any idea how someone with not a great deal of money and loves adventure and perhaps going through her mid life crisis can get away, travel forever and survive without having to win a lottery or inherit vast sums?
Your pictures and faces tell me that i am missing out on so much.
kimmason001@yahoo.ca
Cheers m8,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of amazin experiance... I've seen some vulcanic activities myself on my last trip to Indonesia. You can find the pictures on my website. www.worldtotravel.nl
Regards Mark from Holland
hi guys this will really help me with my geography project.
ReplyDeletea year 8 girl
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hi..new to computers..but have been studying volcanos for many years!!i dont know much about computers..I dont know if i will find my way back to this site..squegge@telus.net.wants to here about every volcanic activity..
ReplyDeleteidk what i'm doing but suree.
ReplyDeleteok i am doing a project on volcanoes and i was wondering is that all floating pumice that you're showing in the picturess?
mucho gracias sinor.=)
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI think it is great to know that there is a ship with my name.
Maiken Liefeith
SIMPLY AMAZING!!! It must have been surreal. What an experience to pass down through the generations. The photos are just awesome. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteChristine Adkins
Reno, Nevada
I agree with a previous comment. Stick a flag on it and claim it as yours.
ReplyDeleteThen you can a)get aid from the UN, and b)do a lucrative real estate deal with some guy with white shoes, a gold chain and a straw hat.
Awesome.
Alice in San Diego
ReplyDeleteI like to study earthquakes and volcanoes. You have a chance to be the 1st at something. Yo Ho Yo Ho a Pirates Life for Me.
Hello from the old dock 3, Don just told me about your discovery. Amazing! Good luck with the rest of your journey!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make an allegory of Earth now. To hug it.
ReplyDeleteI have been going to sea most of my life NEVER HAVE I SEEN ANYTHING OF ANY COMPARISON . Have a safe voyage.
ReplyDeletei want to go to see this...or anything like it. how cool to watch the earth being born.
ReplyDeleteMan you guys must of had a fun cool vist and we just got through learning more about HOW THE EARTH IS BORN.
ReplyDeletehey dude those are some sweet pics lucky to have that kind of an experience!
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Ana Saavedra
hahaha. weird....volcano looks creepy
ReplyDeleteway fuckin cool man
ReplyDeletethose pics are well cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's so amazing! I would have loved to have been there to see such an amazing site!...the newest land on Earth!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow that is so awesome to just happen upon this miracle of nature! You are a really lucky crew to witness it! Thanks for sharing these photos!
ReplyDeleteMahalo,
Judith
Great Pictures and absolutely incredible that a human being has actually witnessed and recorded this one-in-a-million chance occurence. Can tou provide the lat-lon coordinates where the event occurred?
ReplyDelete- Larry Dean (eclecticlarry@knology.net)
I linked through the Matangi Tonga site. Your blog is one og the top articles being circulated in the Tongan community in Tonga and abroad. Thanks for documenting that developing island. Its what my ancestors must have seen centuries ago when they lived in Tonga (before it was called Tonga). Continued fortune for you guys in the future!
ReplyDeleteexcellent pictures, very cool experience, I'm totally jealous.
ReplyDeleteanjinmike
Truley amazing. Stay safe guys.
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