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Mikey Houdini. Obviamente, el del pelo corto
Mikey Houdini. Obviamente, el del pelo corto
Rescue exercise in Zierbena (Spain)
Ejercicio de rescate en Zierbena

This is the personal web site of Yvan Figueiras-Ruiz, writer –winner of the I and the VII International Prizes of Historical Divulgation Juan Antonio Cebrián, commercial diver, sonar technician in submarines, photographer and graphic designer, as well as being a collaborator of the Radio Nacional de España program Espacio en Blanco and a member of the remembered radio show Dimensión Límite or Ángulo 13.

The site is created as a photo portfolio, with special emphasis on pictures os my voyages, like the Pacific Ocean crossing that the crew of the  SV White Pigeon managed to accomplish in 2018, Easter Island, Cape Horn, Namibia, the Middle East o any other place on Earth that I’ve had the pleasure to travel to.

In the section dedicated to my literary work there a some synopsis of the books I’ve had published: Los Enigmas de la Isla de Pascua, R.M.S. Titanic, Jack el Destripador: caso abierto, Enigmas y Misterios de la Mar and the recent Operaciones Nucleares Submarinas. I don’t want to forget to mention one of my hobbies: home robotics.

In the blog there are also links to my participation in several media, specially radio and the videos that i upload to my YouTube channel.

Thanks for visiting our site. We hope that the continuous renovations aren’t too annoying.

To view the web in spanish press here.

Y.F.R.

At the helm of the SV White Pigeon

Russian troops underwater. Indiscriminate shelling of civilians | Yvan Figueiras

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Ukraine has bombed the Belgorod dam, damaging a sluice gate. The water draining from the reservoir is, in turn, creating enormous problems for Russian troops downstream, cutting them off from their supply lines. Russia is again claiming to have successfully launched its first nuclear-powered missile, although this remains to be seen. And the war crimes of the Russian Federation continue, with constant shelling of civilians. The images of explosions throughout the city of Kherson are shocking. Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, the escalation has been temporarily postponed by Hurricane Melissa. But there will be developments in a week or ten days, you’ll see. And many more news updates, because THERE’S NEWS ON THE FRONT! Map for this weekend: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1If-WxW9pVnrqPjTThAU2xCe8_asz6yQ&usp=sharing

 

Sanctions against Russian oil. More bombings of civilians. Huge casualties for Russia | Yvan Figueiras

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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis is over, thanks to Ukrainian operators who managed to restore two 750KV power lines and reinstate external power to the plant’s cooling system. The invaders’ crimes against civilians are spiraling; each night is worse than the last, with continuous shelling of residential areas. This Thursday, the 23rd, for example, a missile was launched at a kindergarten, killing one person and injuring many others. And the most anticipated news: the US has finally decided to impose sanctions on Russian oil giants. Let’s hope that – for once – Agent Orange doesn’t change his mind. And many more news updates, because THERE’S NEWS ON THE FRONT! Map for this weekend: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1LhmoJqpsnqc41WHlHp0ooGut4tx3vhk&usp=sharing

 

Russia shoots down its own Su-30. Zaporizhzhia situation nearing resolution. Afghan-Pakistani peace? Russian energy RIP.

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It seems we’re seeing some light at the end of the long tunnel of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis; let’s hope it’s true. The Russian Federation’s war crimes continue, including cold-blooded murders and continuous shelling of civilians, while their situation on the front lines is dire, with no water and serious supply problems. Meanwhile, after agreeing to a 48-hour ceasefire, the Taliban decided to break it by attacking the Pakistani army, restarting hostilities. However, it didn’t last long because a new truce has been negotiated in Qatar that could be successful. And many more news updates, because THERE’S NEWS ON THE FRONT! Map for this weekend: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1LhmoJqpsnqc41WHlHp0ooGut4tx3vhk&usp=sharing

 

New Russian “Submarine” in the Alboran Sea | Yvan Figueiras

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We didn’t have to wait long. Just five days after three Russian oil tankers caused an ecological catastrophe, we have had the sequel. This time it was two cargo ships from the already famous Dark Fleet that took center stage off the Spanish coast, amid breakdowns and shipwrecks. This is what happens when we forget to carry out the necessary maintenance. Waiting for the next episode of the Putovich boys Enjoy!

 

Ep 1: Russian Invasion | Yvan Figueiras

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On February 24, 2022, news shook the world: Russian forces had invaded Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a “Special Military Operation.” This is the story of those early days. At the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many expected a swift victory, but Ukrainian forces put up unexpected resistance, especially on the land front. However, Russia initially dominated the Black Sea with its powerful navy, destroying the Ukrainian fleet. The Ukrainians quickly adapted, creating a form of naval guerrilla warfare. By January 2022, Russia had reinforced its naval presence with amphibious ships, such as the Pyotr Morgunov and Ivan Gren classes, as well as submarines. Russian naval operations aimed to maintain a deterrent presence in the Black Sea to prevent NATO intervention, including military exercises and missile launches aimed at weakening Ukrainian morale. On February 24, 2022, Russia captured Snake Island, a key location near Odessa, after a famous exchange between Ukrainian border guards and the Russian warship Moskva. The Ukrainian soldiers’ refusal to surrender became a symbol of resistance, and later, Hrybov, the soldier who famously told the Moskva to “fuck off,” was awarded Ukraine’s highest honor. The defenders were initially reported dead, but were later found to be alive, and the Ukrainian Postal Service issued a stamp in their honor. Russia also imposed a naval blockade in the Black Sea and attacked third-country ships. On the eastern coast, Russia conducted amphibious landings near Mariupol, but despite positioning forces near Odessa, no large-scale assault took place. In response to the advancing Russian forces, the Ukrainian Navy sank its flagship, the Hetman Sahaydachniy, to prevent its capture.

 

Ecological catastrophe in the Black Sea | Yvan Figueiras

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Recently, the Russian “Shadow Fleet” has become an ecological time bomb, the most serious example of which was on December 17, when three river oil tankers sank near the Kerch Strait. What were these tankers doing sailing in a sea for which they were not authorized and in weather conditions far worse than their old hulls could handle? We will explain how something like this could have happened, from the point of view of a professional navigator and diver. There are no “filler” images; all the video clips correspond to the real events that occurred. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

 

La Escóbula de la Brújula – Evanescent Islands and Ships | Yvan Figueiras

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There are islands that seen to play cat and mouse with sailors. Islands that are inscribed in maps for a long time untiel it is confirmed that they do not really exist. On occasion they are called “ghost islands”, the same that happens to boats and ships with crews that vanish without leaving a trace, creating al kind of speculation.

To dive deep into these amazing topics, we talk to the writer and commercial diver Yvan Figueiras, author of the book “Enigmas y Misterios de la Mar”, who will tell us about the Caleuche, the mysterious freighter Ourang Medan or the adventures of the ship-of-the-line San Telmo in Anctarctica

In the department of islands we couldn’t miss Saint Brendan, the 8th o 9th of the Canary Archipelago, Sandy Island or the Auroras.  Fernando López del Oso will tell us about pumice isles in the Pacific Ocean and Carlos Canales will mention islet Podestá and Ferdinandea, a volcanic island submerged (or not) in the Mediterranean.

 

 

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