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Sea Hawk

''Sea hawk'' or ''seahawk'' may refer to several things. In the natural world, it is a common name for the osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a cosmopolitan bird of prey. The term is also used for various aircraft, naval vessels, works of art and entertainment, sports teams and mascots, and other entities. See the following sections for specific uses.

Natural world

Osprey

The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), commonly known as the sea hawk, fish hawk, or river hawk due to its specialized piscivorous diet and affinity for aquatic environments, is a cosmopolitan diurnal bird of prey found on every continent except Antarctica.^[1]^[2] This large raptor measures 50–66 cm in length with a wingspan of 127–180 cm, featuring a white head, yellow eyes, and a distinctive dark brown back contrasting with white underparts.^[3] Its name derives from associations with coastal, riverine, and marine habitats where it thrives as a fish specialist.^[4] Unique adaptations enable the osprey's exceptional fishing prowess, including reversible outer toes that allow it to grasp prey with two toes forward and two backward, along with spiny, barbed foot pads that provide a secure grip on slippery fish scales.^[1] It hunts by soaring over water bodies, hovering briefly, and diving feet-first into the water—often submerging completely—to capture fish near the surface, achieving a success rate of up to 70% on attempts.^[1] The osprey's diet consists almost entirely of live fish, such as trout, mullet, or perch, typically weighing less than 300 grams, and it carries prey to a perch or nest in a head-forward position for efficient transport.^[3] This sea hawk moniker has even inspired sports mascots, like that of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.^[5] Ospreys nest near freshwater lakes, rivers, coastal bays, and estuaries worldwide, constructing large platform nests from sticks in tall trees, on cliffs, or human-made structures like utility poles and nest platforms.^[1] They are highly migratory in most populations, with northern breeders traveling thousands of kilometers to wintering grounds in Central or South America, Africa, or southern Asia; for instance, some individuals cover over 160,000 miles in a lifetime.^[1] Breeding pairs return to the same nest site annually, adding new material each year, and exhibit monogamous behavior with elaborate courtship displays.^[3] Globally, the osprey is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable or increasing population estimated at around 1.2 million individuals, though it faces regional threats.^[3] Historical declines in the mid-20th century, particularly in North America and Europe, were driven by bioaccumulation of pesticides like DDT, which thinned eggshells and reduced reproductive success, leading to near-extirpation in some areas.^[3] Recovery has been robust following the 1972 DDT ban and protective measures under the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act, bolstered by artificial nest platforms that have facilitated population rebound to historic levels in many regions.^[3]^[6] However, localized vulnerabilities persist, such as endangerment in North Africa due to habitat loss and persecution, with populations there numbering only 130–146 mature individuals.

Skua

Skuas belong to the family Stercorariidae, a group of medium- to large-sized oceanic predatory seabirds in the order Charadriiformes, characterized by their robust, gull-like build and presence across Arctic, Antarctic, and temperate oceans.^[7] These birds are distinguished by their strong, hooked bills adapted for tearing prey and their aggressive foraging tactics, particularly kleptoparasitism, where they harass other seabirds to force regurgitation of food.^[8] In some contexts, skuas are nicknamed "sea hawks" due to their maritime prowess and predatory nature, though this term is applied less commonly than to ospreys.^[9]^[10] The family Stercorariidae comprises seven species in the genus Stercorarius, including the great skua (Stercorarius skua), a bulky northern breeder reaching lengths of about 60 cm, and the south polar skua (Stercorarius maccormicki), a slightly smaller Antarctic species measuring around 53 cm.^[7] Other notable species include the pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) and parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus). Physically, skuas exhibit grey or brown plumage often accented by white wing flashes, broad rounded wings for powerful sustained flight, and a thick neck supporting their barrel-chested bodies, enabling long-distance migrations across hemispheres.^[11]^[12] Their hooked, blue-grey bills are specialized for grasping and scavenging, contrasting with the more slender bills of true gulls.^[13] Skuas are opportunistic predators and scavengers, feeding primarily on fish, carrion, and the eggs or chicks of other seabirds, with south polar skuas notably preying on Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) nests in Antarctic colonies.^[14] They employ kleptoparasitism extensively, pursuing gulls, terns, and gannets in flight to steal regurgitated meals, while also diving for fish or scavenging whale carcasses at sea.^[15] Breeding occurs in loose to dense colonies on coastal moorlands or rocky islands during summer, where pairs defend territories and lay one to two eggs, with both parents incubating for about 28 days; great skuas, for instance, form colonies of up to several hundred pairs in the North Atlantic.^[16] Their ecology emphasizes adaptability, with juveniles dispersing widely post-fledging to exploit oceanic resources.^[17] Skuas breed predominantly in polar regions, with great skuas nesting on subarctic islands like those in Scotland and Iceland, while south polar skuas favor continental Antarctic coasts near penguin rookeries.^[11] They undertake extensive migrations, such as south polar skuas traveling figure-eight routes to temperate waters off South America and Australia, covering thousands of kilometers annually.^[18] Vagrants occasionally appear in subtropical or inland areas far from breeding grounds. Conservation threats include climate change, which disrupts marine productivity and prey availability near breeding sites, leading to population declines; for example, Arctic skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) colonies in the UK have seen rapid decreases linked to warming oceans.^[19] Human disturbances, such as tourism in Antarctic breeding areas, further exacerbate vulnerability by increasing predation risks and habitat degradation.^[17]^[20]

Aircraft

Hawker Sea Hawk

The Hawker Sea Hawk was a British single-seat, carrier-based jet fighter developed in the late 1940s as one of the first jet aircraft for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm (FAA).^[21] Designed by Sidney Camm at Hawker Aircraft, it evolved from the piston-engined Sea Fury and straight-wing prototypes like the P.1035 and P.1040, incorporating a Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engine for naval operations.^[22] The prototype P.1040 achieved its maiden flight on 2 September 1947, followed by the first navalized version (P.1052) on 3 September 1948, leading to a production contract for 151 aircraft in November 1949.^[21] It entered FAA service in March 1953 with No. 806 Squadron, marking a significant transition to jet propulsion in carrier-based aviation.^[23] Production, shared with Armstrong Whitworth, totaled 542 units by 1961, with variants including the early fighter Mk 1 and Mk 2, and later fighter-ground attack models like the FGA Mk 4 and FGA Mk 6.^[22] The Sea Hawk featured a low-wing monoplane design optimized for deck operations, powered by a single Rolls-Royce Nene 103/104 turbojet producing 5,200 lbf of thrust, enabling a top speed of 600 mph at sea level and a service ceiling of 44,500 ft.^[23] Its armament consisted of four 20 mm Hispano Mk V cannons in the nose, supplemented by underwing hardpoints for up to four 500 lb bombs, 16 x 5-inch rockets, or 20 x 60 lb rockets, making the FGA.6 variant particularly suited for ground attack roles with reinforced wings and improved controls.^[22] The aircraft had a combat radius of about 240 miles (ferry range 480 miles) and weighed approximately 13,800 lb fully loaded, with a wingspan of 39 ft and length of 39 ft.^[23] Operationally, the Sea Hawk saw its first major combat during the 1956 Suez Crisis, where FAA squadrons from HMS Albion, Bulwark, and Eagle conducted strikes on Egyptian airfields, destroying over 30 aircraft on the ground and demonstrating its effectiveness in suppressing enemy air power.^[21] It also supported patrols over Cyprus and operations against rebels in Aden in 1960.^[21] Exported to nations including the Netherlands (Mk 50 variant, 22 aircraft), West Germany (Mk 100/101, 64 total), and India (over 100 units, including refurbished models), the Sea Hawk served in conflicts such as the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971, with Indian Navy examples conducting strikes on Pakistani ports.^[22] The Royal Navy phased it out from frontline service by 1958, with the last squadron (No. 806 NAS) disbanding in December 1960 at RNAS Brawdy, replaced by more advanced jets like the Supermarine Scimitar due to the rise of supersonic aircraft.^[23] Retirement across operators extended into the 1960s for most, though India continued use until 1983.^[22] The Sea Hawk's legacy lies in its role as a pioneering carrier-based jet, influencing subsequent naval fighter designs by proving the viability of turbojet propulsion on decks and advancing catapult and arrestor gear technologies.^[23] Several examples are preserved in museums, such as the FB.5 at the Imperial War Museum and restored airframes in the UK and India, with one (WV908) undergoing restoration to return to flight, a process that began in 2022 and continues as of 2025.^[24]^[23]

Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk

The Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk is a twin-engine, multi-mission maritime helicopter developed by Sikorsky Aircraft for the United States Navy, derived from the U.S. Army's UH-60 Black Hawk to provide commonality in design and reduce costs.^[25] The program originated in the late 1970s as part of the Navy's Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) initiative to enhance shipboard anti-submarine warfare capabilities, with full-scale development beginning in 1978 and the first prototype (YSH-60B) flying on December 12, 1979.^[26] The SH-60B, the initial production variant, achieved its first flight in February 1983 and entered operational service in 1984, marking the Seahawk's introduction aboard surface combatants.^[25] Key variants include the SH-60B for surface warfare and anti-submarine roles, the SH-60F Oceanhawk introduced in 1988 for carrier-based operations, the MH-60R Romeo achieving initial operational capability in 2006 with advanced multi-mission sensors, and the MH-60S Knight Hawk fielded in 2002 for logistics and combat support.^[27] Over 700 units have been produced for the U.S. Navy, with additional exports contributing to a global fleet exceeding 900.^[28] The Seahawk's capabilities center on maritime operations, powered by two General Electric T700-GE-700 or T700-GE-701C turboshaft engines each producing up to 1,940 shaft horsepower, enabling a maximum speed of 180 knots and a range of approximately 380 nautical miles, extendable with aerial refueling.^[27] It excels in anti-submarine warfare through dipping sonar, sonobuoys, and torpedoes like the Mk 54; surface warfare with Hellfire missiles and machine guns; search-and-rescue missions via a 600-pound capacity rescue hoist; and logistics with a 6,000-pound external cargo hook.^[27] Folding main and tail rotors facilitate compact storage on ships, while its 53-foot-8-inch rotor diameter and overall length of 64 feet 10 inches allow operations from destroyers, cruisers, littoral combat ships, and aircraft carriers.^[27] The MH-60R variant integrates advanced avionics, including multi-mode radar and electronic warfare suites, for enhanced detection and engagement in contested environments.^[29] Since the 1980s, Seahawks have been deployed on U.S. Navy carriers and surface ships, supporting operations in the Persian Gulf Wars where SH-60Bs conducted boarding actions, mine countermeasures, and combat search-and-rescue.^[30] They have participated in anti-piracy patrols off Somalia, disrupting attacks through helicopter intercepts, and disaster relief efforts, including supply delivery after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.^[31]^[32] Exported to allies such as Australia (24 MH-60Rs), Japan (over 100 S-70B variants), Spain, Greece, and Taiwan, the Seahawk has bolstered international maritime security and interoperability.^[33] Ongoing upgrades focus on avionics enhancements, such as the integration of Raytheon's MTS-A HD electro-optical/infrared targeting system for improved precision in MH-60R and MH-60S models, and CAE's digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) sensor for submarine detection, with installations progressing through 2025. As of 2025, installations of the CAE digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) sensor continue on MH-60R helicopters, enhancing submarine detection capabilities. Manned-unmanned teaming with systems like the MQ-8 Fire Scout has been demonstrated for extended missions.^[34]^[35] Future developments emphasize manned-unmanned teaming within the Navy's Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike program, enabling Seahawks to control unmanned aerial vehicles for extended surveillance and strike missions by the mid-2020s.^[36]

Art, entertainment, and media

Films

The 1924 silent film The Sea Hawk, directed by Frank Lloyd, is a direct adaptation of Rafael Sabatini's novel of the same name, centering on the adventures of privateer Oliver Tressilian, who endures galley slavery before rising as a Moorish ship captain.^[37] Starring Milton Sills in the lead role alongside Enid Bennett and Lloyd Hughes, the production by Frank Lloyd Productions was distributed by Associated First National Pictures and featured elaborate sea battles filmed with full-scale ships built specifically for the film at a cost of $200,000.^[38]^[39] Running approximately 122 minutes across 11 reels, it was a critical and commercial success, praised for its authentic depiction of 16th-century naval warfare and Sills' intense performance.^[40] The 1940 Technicolor adventure film The Sea Hawk, also produced by Warner Bros., served as a loose inspiration from Sabatini's novel but featured an original storyline about English privateer Geoffrey Thorpe challenging the Spanish Armada.^[41] Directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Errol Flynn as Thorpe, Flora Robson as Queen Elizabeth I, and supporting players including Brenda Marshall and Claude Rains, the film incorporated anti-fascist propaganda themes amid rising World War II tensions, portraying imperial aggression as a cautionary tale.^[42] With a screenplay by Howard Koch and Seton I. Miller, it earned an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording (Nathan Levinson) and nominations for Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Special Effects, while Erich Wolfgang Korngold's sweeping orchestral score became a benchmark for swashbuckler films.^[43] The production's dynamic action sequences, including shipboard combats and sword fights, garnered critical acclaim and contributed to its status as one of 1940's top-grossing films, solidifying Flynn's legacy in the genre.^[44]^[45]

Literature

The Sea-Hawk is a historical adventure novel written by Rafael Sabatini and first published in 1915. Set in Cornwall and the Barbary Coast between 1588 and 1593, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and amid events like the Spanish Armada, the story centers on Oliver Tressilian, a seafaring gentleman who aids in England's defense against Spain but is betrayed by his half-brother Lionel, leading to his false accusation of murder and enslavement on a Spanish galley.^[46] Rescued by Barbary corsairs, Tressilian converts to Islam, rises to prominence as the captain Sakr-el-Bahr ("Eagle of the Sea"), and embarks on a path of revenge and redemption while grappling with lost love and honor.^[47] The novel exemplifies Sabatini's signature blend of swashbuckling action, intricate plotting, and romantic intrigue, drawing on real historical tensions between Christian Europe and the Ottoman-aligned Barbary states.^[48] The plot unfolds with Tressilian's abduction and sale into slavery by Lionel, facilitated by the treacherous mariner Jasper Leigh; after enduring the galleys, he is liberated during a corsair raid and joins the service of Asad-ed-Din, Basha of Algiers, where his seafaring skills earn him command of a galley.^[46] As Sakr-el-Bahr, he leads daring raids on European shipping, amassing wealth and power, but his past resurfaces when he captures his former betrothed, Rosamund Godolphin, and Lionel during a voyage to England.^[47] Amid court intrigues in Algiers involving Asad's scheming wife Fenzileh and son Marzak, Tressilian marries Rosamund under Islamic law to shield her, orchestrates Lionel's confession to the murder, and stages a dramatic escape with English aid, ultimately clearing his name and reuniting with Rosamund.^[46] Themes of betrayal, vengeance, cultural adaptation, and moral redemption drive the narrative, with piracy serving as a metaphor for Tressilian's transformation from victim to avenger.^[47] The novel appeared in book form in 1915, with the first UK edition issued by Martin Secker and the first US edition by J.B. Lippincott Company; it was later serialized in Adventure magazine starting in October 1922 across five issues.^[48] Subsequent editions proliferated, including illustrated and photoplay versions tied to film adaptations, reflecting its enduring popularity as a cornerstone of historical fiction.^[48] Sabatini's vivid depiction of Elizabethan piracy and corsair life contributed to the romanticization of pirates in 20th-century literature, influencing the genre by establishing heroic, noble outlaws as protagonists akin to his later creation in Captain Blood (1922).^[49] The work's impact extended beyond print, inspiring silent and sound film versions that popularized its swashbuckling elements.^[50] Sabatini produced no direct sequels to The Sea-Hawk, though the novel forms part of his broader canon of adventure romances featuring themes of injustice and daring exploits, such as Scaramouche (1921).^[48] Its influence persists in pirate-themed literature, where it helped shift portrayals from mere villains to complex anti-heroes navigating personal and historical conflicts.^[49]

Fictional characters

In the 1985 animated series She-Ra: Princess of Power, Sea Hawk is introduced as a fearless pirate captain who operates independently before allying with the Great Rebellion against the Evil Horde.^[51] He serves as a recurring ally to Princess Adora, engaging in episodes focused on maritime rescues and battles against Horde forces led by Hordak, often showcasing his skills as a skilled sailor and swordsman without magical abilities.^[52] Voiced by George DiCenzo, Sea Hawk is depicted as a charismatic rogue with a flamboyant personality, including a distinctive mustache, and he develops a romantic interest in Adora, becoming her primary love interest in the series.^[53] His character embodies the adventurous pirate archetype typical of 1980s toyetic animation, tied to the Masters of the Universe franchise's merchandising efforts.^[51] The character was reimagined in the 2018 Netflix reboot She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, where Sea Hawk appears as an eccentric sea captain and member of the Princess Alliance, captaining a succession of vessels named Dragon's Daughter I through VI.^[54] Voiced by Jordan Fisher, he retains his flamboyant traits, including bursting into sea shanties during adventures, but is portrayed as more comically inept and reliant on allies like Princess Mermista, to whom he is devotedly loyal in a romantic partnership.^[55] As a recurring supporting character, Sea Hawk aids the rebels in ocean-based missions, such as transporting Adora, Glimmer, and Bow while battling Horde threats, emphasizing his unquenchable thirst for adventure and swashbuckling confidence despite frequent mishaps like setting his own ship ablaze.^[54] Sea Hawk's traits across both iterations highlight his role as a loyal, roguish supporter to Adora/She-Ra, blending bravado with humor in fantasy settings.^[51] In tie-in comics and extended media from the original series, he receives brief mentions in Rebellion-focused stories but lacks major standalone narratives.^[51] The character's cultural impact stems from his iconic status in 1980s children's animation, representing adventurous heroism amid toy-driven storytelling, while the reboot modernizes him within a series celebrated for its broader queer representation and diverse ensemble dynamics.^[54]

Naval uses

United States Navy vessels

The United States Navy has operated two notable vessels named Sea Hawk, one a historical patrol boat from World War I and the other a modern unmanned surface vessel for autonomous testing. These assets reflect the Navy's evolving use of the name for coastal defense and advanced technology demonstration, though no commissioned ships bearing the name have served actively since World War I. USS Sea Hawk (SP-2365) was a wooden-hulled motorboat built in 1917 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in Bristol, Rhode Island, originally for private ownership as Herreshoff 319. The Navy acquired her on 20 October 1917 and commissioned her in December of that year as an armed patrol vessel in the 1st Naval District, where she conducted antisubmarine patrols along the Atlantic coast during World War I. Measuring 62 feet 4 inches in length with a beam of 11 feet 2 inches and displacing 29 tons, she was powered by two 8-cylinder gasoline engines providing a top speed of 25.5 knots. Her armament included one 1-pounder gun, supplemented by machine guns for section patrol duties. Sea Hawk operated primarily out of bases in Massachusetts, including Boston, until the armistice, after which she was decommissioned on 5 December 1919 and returned to private hands.^[56] In the modern era, the Navy received the Sea Hawk unmanned surface vessel (USV) in April 2021, delivered by Leidos under a prototype program for medium-displacement autonomous platforms.^[57] This trimaran-hulled vessel, a sister ship to the Sea Hunter USV, features a composite structure designed for long-range, high-availability operations without a crew, emphasizing AI-driven navigation, surveillance, and integration with manned fleets.^[58] Assigned to Surface Development Squadron One (SURFDEV RON-1) at Naval Base San Diego, Sea Hawk supports testing of autonomy technologies for anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and collaborative missions with other unmanned systems.^[59] In 2023–2024, Sea Hawk participated in a Pacific deployment as part of the Ghost Fleet Overlord initiative, contributing to over 46,000 nautical miles sailed across four USVs to test unmanned integration with manned forces.^[60] As a non-commissioned prototype, she participates in exercises demonstrating unmanned swarm tactics and sensor fusion, but has not been designated for frontline deployment.^[61] Beyond these, the U.S. Navy has not commissioned any additional Sea Hawk-named ships since World War II, though the name has appeared in auxiliary and training contexts, such as small craft simulations or non-operational designations.

Royal Navy and other vessels

HMS Seahawk is the shore establishment designation for Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, a major aviation base located near Helston in Cornwall, England. Commissioned on 17 April 1947, it serves as one of Europe's largest helicopter bases and supports the Fleet Air Arm's front-line operations, including training and maintenance for maritime helicopters such as the Merlin and formerly the Sea King.^[62]^[63] The base employs approximately 3,000 personnel and plays a key role in search and rescue missions, as well as advanced helicopter training for Royal Navy aviators.^[63] Two merchant cargo ships named SS Sea Hawk were constructed during World War II for the United States Maritime Commission as part of the Type C3-S-A2 class, designed for efficient transoceanic supply transport. The first, with Maritime Commission hull number 391, was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and delivered on 30 April 1943; it was subsequently transferred to the U.S. Navy and commissioned as USS Fayette (APA-43), an attack transport serving in Pacific amphibious operations until decommissioned in 1946, after which it was sold for commercial use and scrapped in 1971.^[64] The second, hull number 879, was also built by Ingalls and delivered in January 1945; it remained in merchant service post-war, was sold privately in 1947, and was ultimately scrapped in 1973.^[64] The name Sea Hawk has also been applied to various smaller patrol and support vessels in international maritime operations, though not in active Royal Navy service beyond the Seahawk establishment. Examples include the Seahawk-class patrol boats operated by organizations such as Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for environmental enforcement and similar designs used by regional police forces, like the New South Wales Police Force's Sea Hawk, emphasizing agile coastal patrol capabilities.^[65]^[66]

Sports

Mascots

In professional American football, the Seattle Seahawks feature two prominent mascots themed around the sea hawk, a bird symbolizing the Pacific Northwest's maritime heritage. Taima, a live augur hawk (Buteo augur), has served as the team's avian mascot since 2005, when the bird arrived at the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis before joining the Seahawks.^[67] Hatched on April 21, 2005, Taima is trained by professional handlers to fly across [Lumen Field](/page/Lumen Field) during pre-game ceremonies, captivating fans and embodying the team's fierce spirit; the name "Taima" derives from a Native American word meaning "thunder," reflecting the bird's dynamic presence.^[67] Over nearly two decades, Taima has appeared at community events and games, undergoing regular veterinary care at the sanctuary to ensure its well-being while symbolizing unity and excitement for supporters.^[68] Complementing Taima is Blitz, an anthropomorphic sea hawk in a costumed suit introduced in 1998 as one of the National Football League's early character mascots.^[69] Performed by a rotating team of entertainers, Blitz engages crowds through acrobatic stunts, such as roof jumps at [Lumen Field](/page/Lumen Field) and skydiving appearances, while interacting directly with fans to foster enthusiasm.^[70] The mascot's design has evolved, with redesigns in 2004 and 2014 to align with the team's branding, and Blitz was honored as the NFL Mascot of the Year in 2022 for its community involvement and high-energy performances.^[71] In 2025, Blitz was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, recognizing its enduring role in enhancing game-day experiences.^[72] At the collegiate level, sea hawk-themed mascots are common, often featuring costumed characters that hype crowds at athletic events. For instance, Sammy the Seahawk at Wagner College in New York has represented the Seahawks since 1947, with student performers selected annually to embody school pride through dances and cheers at games in the Northeast Conference.^[73] Similarly, Solomon the Seahawk debuted at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2008 during a field hockey match, appearing at various sports to build fan engagement; the costume emphasizes a stylized osprey-like bird, drawing from regional avian imagery.^[74] Other examples include Sammy C. Hawk for teams in the Coastal Athletic Association and the Keiser Seahawk in the Sun Conference, where these mascots participate in training sessions focused on safe, energetic routines to symbolize agility and team loyalty.^[75] High school sports also embrace sea hawk motifs, particularly in coastal regions. Anacortes High School in Washington claims the title of the "original Seahawks," adopting the Sea Hawks nickname in 1925 after a student vote that favored it over options like Codfish or Hill Billies; the mascot costume appears at football and basketball games, performing flips and fan interactions to boost school spirit.^[76] Training for such high school mascots typically involves guidance from coaches on movement and safety, ensuring appearances align with event themes without overshadowing athletic competitions.

Professional teams

The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team in the National Football League (NFL), based in Seattle, Washington, and competing in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The franchise was awarded on June 4, 1974, and began play in the 1976 season as an expansion team.^[77] The team's name, "Seahawks," was selected on June 17, 1975, through a public naming contest that received over 20,000 entries from fans, with "seahawk" referring to the osprey—a bird symbolizing speed, strength, and regional Pacific Northwest wildlife.^[78] The franchise's logo features a stylized sea hawk head in Seahawks blue and college navy, designed to evoke the bird's fierce predatory nature.^[79] The Seahawks have a storied history marked by multiple playoff successes, including three Super Bowl appearances: a loss in Super Bowl XL after the 2005 season, a victory in Super Bowl XLVIII (43–8 over the Denver Broncos) following the 2013 season, and a loss in Super Bowl XLIX after the 2014 season.^[77] They play home games at [Lumen Field](/page/Lumen Field), a 68,740-seat stadium in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood that opened in 2002 as Seahawks Stadium.^[79] Key rivalries include divisional matchups against the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, with the team's "Legion of Boom" defense in the early 2010s defining a dominant era that led to their sole championship. The mascot, Blitz, has been a fixture since 1998, entertaining fans with high-energy performances.^[79] Beyond the NFL Seahawks, historical professional teams have used variations of the name. The Seattle Sea Hawks were a minor professional ice hockey team in the North West Hockey League (later Pacific Coast Hockey League) from 1933 to 1941, winning league championships in 1934–35 and 1936–37 before folding due to financial issues.^[80] Additionally, the Miami Seahawks operated as a professional football team in the All-America Football Conference for one season in 1946, finishing with a 3–7 record before the franchise relocated and was renamed.^[81] No other active professional franchises in major or minor leagues currently use "Sea Hawk" or "Seahawk" as their primary name.

College teams

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) fields the Seahawks as its NCAA Division I athletic teams, competing primarily in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and sponsoring 19 varsity sports for men and women.^[82]^[83] The nickname originated in 1947, when a student council selected "Seahawks" inspired by the popular Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks football team from the 1940s, reflecting the school's coastal location and maritime heritage.^[84]^[85] The program's colors are teal, navy, and gold, evoking the ocean and beaches near the Wilmington campus.^[82] UNCW's basketball programs have achieved prominence, with the men's team securing seven NCAA Tournament appearances, including a notable run to the second round in 2016 after winning the CAA Tournament.^[86] The women's basketball team has claimed six CAA regular-season titles and made six NCAA Tournament bids, highlighting consistent excellence in the conference.^[87] In baseball, the Seahawks boast a storied history, including national junior college championships in 1961 and 1963 before transitioning to Division I, and have produced MLB talents like Matt Harvey while earning multiple CAA titles.^[88] The Seahawk theme permeates campus life through mascot Sammy C. Hawk, who appears at events, and integrated branding in facilities like Trask Coliseum and the new Script logo that incorporates coastal motifs.^[85]^[89] Other colleges have adopted similar avian-marine nicknames post-World War II, drawing from naval and coastal influences. Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, selected the Seahawks in 1947 via a student vote, tying into the school's wartime connections to naval aviation personnel and its move to a harborside campus.^[90]^[91] The Wagner Seahawks compete in NCAA Division I's Northeast Conference across 23 sports, with football earning a 1987 NCAA Division III national championship and men's basketball reaching the 2003 NCAA Tournament.^[92] A close variant appears at Stony Brook University, where the Seawolves nickname—referencing a mythical sea-dwelling wolf—was chosen in 1994 from over 200 options during the program's elevation to Division I status.^[93] These programs emphasize student-athlete development and regional identity, distinct from professional sports by integrating athletics with academic and community engagement.

Other uses

Paints and coatings

Sea Hawk Paints, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, is a brand of AkzoNobel specializing in premium anti-fouling bottom paints designed to prevent barnacle and marine organism growth on boat hulls through the use of biocides such as copper-based compounds.^[94]^[95]^[96] The company's product lines encompass ablative paints like AF-33, a self-polishing copolymer formulation that erodes gradually to eliminate build-up and maintain a smooth hull surface; epoxy primers such as Hawk Epoxy, which provide robust adhesion for fiberglass and other substrates; and specialized aluminum-compatible paints including Aluma Hawk, a rust-inhibiting option suitable for trailered boats and pontoons.^[96]^[97] Sea Hawk offers detailed compatibility charts to ensure proper application over existing antifouling coatings, with recommendations for light or heavy sanding based on specific product pairings, supporting use on diverse substrates like fiberglass, wood, steel, and aluminum.^[98]^[99] These coatings are primarily applied to powerboats, sailboats, and yachts for protection in fresh or saltwater conditions, with formulations tailored for both recreational and commercial vessels.^[96]^[97] In response to environmental concerns, Sea Hawk has developed eco-friendly options that minimize toxic leaching, including low-VOC paints like Cukote 330 and copper-free alternatives such as Smart Solution, which use metal-free technologies to deter fouling without compromising performance.^[100]^[101]^[102] Innovations such as Colorkote—a triple-biocide ablative paint with low-leaching copolymer technology—have enhanced multi-season durability, particularly in high-fouling waters, reinforcing the company's market position as a trendsetter in marine coatings.^[103]^[104] Sea Hawk products are distributed globally through strategic partners, emphasizing hand-crafted quality and compliance with international regulations for export markets.^[105]^[96]

Businesses

Sea Hawk Sports Center, located in Pocomoke City on Maryland's Eastern Shore, operates as a premier outfitter for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, providing essential gear and services tailored to waterfowl and offshore activities.^[106] The center stocks a variety of items including live, fresh, and frozen baits, as well as specialized gloves for fishing, hunting, and waterfowl pursuits, alongside lightweight headgear designed for outdoor protection.^[107] It also facilitates fishing licenses and coordinates charter boat services through partnerships with local operators, enabling customers to access guided trips for bay and seaside excursions.^[108] Owned by Captain Matt Abell, the business emphasizes community engagement by offering fishing reports and hosting events that promote local sports and conservation efforts in the region.^[109] Beyond outdoor recreation, other entities bearing the Sea Hawk name include digital service providers with ties to thematic elements of agility and precision, akin to the seabird. For instance, Seahawk Media, a Boston-based company founded in 2015, specializes in WordPress development, design, and white-label services for agencies and businesses worldwide.^[110]^[111] This firm partners with major hosting platforms like GoDaddy to deliver custom website solutions, SEO optimization, and maintenance, serving thousands of clients with a focus on efficient, scalable online presence.^[112] While smaller in scale compared to recreational outfitters, such businesses highlight the name's versatility in supporting modern commercial activities rooted in exploration and performance.^[113]

References

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Osprey Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Ospreys are unusual among hawks in possessing a reversible outer toe that allows them to grasp with two toes in front and two behind. Barbed pads on the soles ...Osprey Identification · Osprey Sounds · Osprey Photo Gallery · Osprey Life History
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What Is a Seahawk, Anyway? - National Audubon Society
Jan 29, 2015 · Some people, though, consider “sea hawks” to be a nickname for ospreys or skuas. Ospreys are found on every continent except Antarctica.
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About Ospreys | Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Ospreys have a variety of common names, including fish hawks, sea hawks, and eagle hawks. Their Spanish name (gavilán pescador or “fishing hawk”) and French ...
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Is the Seahawk a Real Bird? - The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Jan 31, 2014 · They are real birds. Commonly known as ospreys, these are truly awe-inspiring predators to see in person.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Osprey: Species Profile - Everglades National Park (U.S. National ...
Mar 17, 2025 · The Osprey is a large raptor, reaching as much as 2 feet in length with a 6-foot wingspan. Raptors hunt for food primarily on the wing by using their keen ...
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[PDF] Osprey - NC Wildlife
Ospreys are also called “sea hawks” because they eat mainly fish. Ospreys are found throughout North America during the breeding season. They are most numerous ...
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Osprey - The Raptor Trust
Osprey, sometimes called Sea Hawks, are their own evolutionary branch of raptor. Found worldwide, this bird specializes in catching fish and is rarely found ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Outstanding Ospreys - Northern Palm Beach County Improvement ...
The osprey is the only hawk species in North America that eats live fish almost exclusively, with approximately 80 fish species making up nearly 100 percent of ...
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Name | Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Ospreys have a variety of common names, including fish hawks, sea hawks, and eagle hawks. Their Spanish name (gavilán pescador or “fishing hawk”)
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Osprey | Audubon Field Guide
Conservation Status. Was seriously endangered by effects of pesticides in ... Cities demolish bird habitat, and are often located in the places birds need.Range & Identification · Behavior · Conservation
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Osprey - Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
... word ospriet and the Medieval Latin avis predeI meaning “bird of prey.” Other names: Sea hawk, river hawk and fish hawk. Hunting habits: Eats almost entirely ...Missing: etymology | Show results with:etymology
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Creature feature: The awesome osprey
Jul 9, 2019 · In some areas, ospreys are also called fish hawks, fish eagles, river hawks and sea hawks. The NFL's Seattle Seahawks namesake is loosely based ...
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Osprey - FWC
Conservation and Management ... The osprey is protected by the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Although it is no longer listed as a Species of Special Concern, it ...Habitat · Behavior · Threats<|control11|><|separator|>
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Stercorariidae | bird family - Britannica
Oct 9, 2025 · Stercorariidae, bird family (order Charadriiformes) of medium- to large-sized oceanic, predatory birds. The family is composed of species of skua and jaeger ( ...
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Skuas and Jaegers - Stercorariidae - Birds of the World
Mar 4, 2020 · These birds with strong hooked bills are raptorial birds of the open sea. Jaegers and skuas are relentless predators and pirates.
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14 Fun Facts About Sea Hawks - Smithsonian Magazine
Jan 31, 2014 · Unlike ospreys, skuas (the other birds often called "sea hawks") obtain much of their fish diet through a less noble strategy: kleptoparasitism.
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South Polar Skua | Audubon Field Guide
Bulky, powerful, with wide wings, thick neck. Brown with white wing flash (more obvious than in jaegers). Dark back contrasts with pale nape; head and ...
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The Skuas (Stercorariidae Family) Information | Earth Life
Jul 12, 2023 · Skuas are in general medium to large birds, typically with grey or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings.<|separator|>
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Photo Essay: South Polar Skua, the Antarctic Survivor - All About Birds
Jan 8, 2018 · The South Polar Skua is famous for only two things: stealing penguin eggs and eating penguin chicks. What's a bird to do with such a bad reputation?
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PREDATION AND KLEPTOPARASITISM BY SKUAS IN A ...
Great Skuas obtained food by kleptoparasitism, predation and scavenging. They induced Gannets to regurgitate by interfering with their flight; grasping the ...Missing: behavior | Show results with:behavior
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Great Skua | Audubon Field Guide
Usually first breeds at age of 7-8 years. Nests in loose colonies. Pair formation occurs in neutral social areas within or near colony, with much posturing and ...
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Breeding Population and Nesting Habitat of Skuas in the Harmony ...
May 9, 2023 · Climate Change Drives Expansion of Antarctic Ice-Free Habitat. ... Threats to Seabirds: A Global Assessment. Biol. Conserv. 2019, 237 ...2.2. Nest Habitat · 2.3. Nesting Habitat... · 3.2. Nesting Habitat
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Migration mysteries of Antarctic frequent flyers
May 9, 2020 · South Polar Skuas fly giant figures-of-eight to the northern hemisphere and back, using prevailing oceanic winds to their advantage.Missing: powerful | Show results with:powerful
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Subantarctic skua | Hākoakoa - New Zealand Birds Online
Overall, the greatest threat for skuas is likely environmental impact of climate change on marine productivity near breeding islands affecting prey populations.
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Heavy decline of the largest European Arctic Skua Stercorarius ...
Sep 24, 2021 · Seabirds are amongst the most threatened groups of birds, with approximately 28% of all species threatened globally (Croxall et al. 2012).<|separator|>
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Hawker Sea Hawk: Overview
The Hawker Sea Hawk was Hawker's first production jet aircraft, and served as the Fleet Air Arm's main fighter and ground attack aircraft during the second half ...Missing: legacy | Show results with:legacy
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Hawker (Armstrong Whitworth) Sea Hawk - Military Factory
Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Hawker (Armstrong Whitworth) Sea Hawk Single-Seat, Single-Engine ...
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Sea Hawk FGA.6 - Navy Wings - Naval Aviation Charity
The Sea Hawk entered service with the Fleet Air Arm in 1953. It was the direct successor to the Sea Fury but represented a quantum leap forward in capability, ...
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Hawker Sea Hawk FB5 | Imperial War Museums
The Hawker Sea Hawk was a British single-seat jet fighter of the Fleet Air Arm, the air branch of the Royal Navy. The type was used in the Suez Crisis, ...Missing: specifications | Show results with:specifications
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SH-60B Seahawk - Naval History and Heritage Command
The first production version SH-60B made its first flight on 11 February 1983. The SH-60B entered operational service in 1984 with first operational deployment ...
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MH-60S Sea Hawk / "Knight Hawk" - GlobalSecurity.org
The CH-60 Fleet Combat Support Helicopter was developed to complement and eventually replace the Navy's aging fleet of H-46 helicopters.
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MH-60 Seahawk Helicopter > United States Navy > Display-FactFiles
Feb 6, 2020 · The MH-60 Seahawk is a twin-engine, medium lift helicopter used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and other missions. It has a 6, ...
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Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk Multi-Mission Maritime Helicopter
The US Navy currently operates over 40 SH-60-related squadrons (including reserves) as of early 2013 and has procured hundreds of units since 1985 with over 700 ...Missing: numbers | Show results with:numbers
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MH-60R SEAHAWK® Helicopter - Lockheed Martin
The MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopter brings transformational anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities to navies around the world.
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Sikorsky SH-60B/F/HH-60H "Seahawk" - DStorm.eu
May 5, 2025 · The Seahawk served with distinction in the Gulf War, flying boarding parties to support blockade operations; flying mine patrols; performing CSAR operations.
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Going Out To Sea - Vertical Magazine
Nov 4, 2011 · Sikorsky SH-60B and SH-60F legacy Seahawks are retiring and handing their missions over to the latest generation Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk and MH-60S Knighthawk ...
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The Navy's Seahawk Helicopter Summed Up in Five Words
Apr 22, 2025 · The History of the Seahawk Helicopter. The SH-60B Seahawk first flew in 1983, and it entered regular service a year later. These birds were ...
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SH-60B Seahawk Multimission Naval Helicopter - Airforce Technology
Sep 10, 2014 · S-70B export versions of the Seahawk are operational with the navies of Australia (16), Greece (ten), Japan (70), Spain (12), Taiwan (20), ...
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US Navy helicopters get Raytheon's next-gen targeting upgrade
Jul 29, 2025 · US Navy helicopters are getting a precision boost with Raytheon's next-gen MTS-A HD visual targeting upgrade for Seahawk platforms.
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A digital magnetic anomaly detection sensor will give MH-60R ...
A digital magnetic anomaly detection sensor will give MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters a powerful new tool to detect submarines. NOWRA, AUSTRALIA ...
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Navy MH-60 Seahawk Replacement Will Leverage Army's Future ...
Apr 8, 2025 · The Navy's Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike family of systems plan also puts major emphasis on new vertical takeoff and landing drones.
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The Sea Hawk - Silent Era : Progressive Silent Film List
Feb 15, 2024 · Frank Lloyd Productions, Incorporated, production; distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Incorporated [A First National Picture]. / ...Missing: details | Show results with:details
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The Sea Hawk (1924) - IMDb
Rating 7.1/10 (709) The Sea Hawk ; Director. Frank Lloyd ; Writers. Rafael Sabatini · J.G. Hawks · Walter Anthony ; Stars · Milton Sills · Enid Bennett · Lloyd Hughes.
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The Sea Hawk - San Francisco Silent Film Festival
DirectorFrank Lloyd CountryUnited States Year1924 Runtime122 minutes CastMilton Sills, Wallace Beery, Enid Bennett, and Lloyd Hughes
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The world's most comprehensive Film database - AFI|Catalog
The Sea Hawk (1940). 127 mins | Adventure | 31 August 1940. Cast: Errol ... "Beggars at Sea" was the title of a story originally submitted to Warner Bros.
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[PDF] Antifascist Feature Films and the Hollywood Popular Front, 1934-1941
May 15, 2015 · message films constructed a moral argument against fascism. These ... Sea Hawk (1940), The Sea Wolf (1941), and Sergeant York (1941) ...
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The Sea Hawk. 1940. Directed by Michael Curtiz - MoMA
Directed by Michael Curtiz. Screenplay by Howard Koch, Seton I. Miller. With Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp, Flora Robson, Alan Hale.
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The Sea Hawk (1940) - Turner Classic Movies - TCM
A British buccaneer holds the Spanish fleet at bay with the covert approval of Elizabeth I. Cast & Crew Read More Michael Curtiz Director Errol Flynn
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The Sea Hawk analysis by Bill Wrobel - Erich Wolfgang Korngold
I consider SEA HAWK as Korngold's film score masterpiece, eclipsing even the fabulous Robin Hood score. It's a better movie as well, in my opinion, not quite ...
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The Sea-Hawk - Faded Page
The Sea Hawk is a novel by Rafael Sabatini, originally published in 1915. The story is set over the years 1588–1593 and concerns a retired Cornish seafaring ...
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Rafael Sabatini Books Published Before 1921
THE SEA HAWK First UK: The Sea Hawk published in 1915 by Martin Secker First US: The Sea Hawk published in 1915 by J.P. Lippincott First Houghton Mifflin ...
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Pirates of English Literature | From the Catbird Seat
May 24, 2017 · Robert Sabatini's works Captain Blood (1922) and The Sea-Hawk (1915) were blockbuster novels in their day. Influential in their own right ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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[PDF] PIRATES AND PIRACY IN AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE
Sabatini created the heroic pirates of The Sea. Hawk in 1915 and Captain Blood in 1922. So successful was his Captain Blood character that he wrote two sequels ...
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"She-Ra: Princess of Power" The Sea Hawk (TV Episode 1985) - IMDb
Rating 6.4/10 (79) Adora is brought aboard the pirate ship of The Sea Hawk, a man who follows his own way. After trading Adora in to Catra, Hawk begins to have a change of heart ...
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She-Ra - George DiCenzo as Hordak, Sea Hawk, Swen, ... - IMDb
"She-Ra: Princess of Power" The Sea Hawk (TV Episode 1985) - George DiCenzo as Hordak, Sea Hawk, Swen, ...Missing: character | Show results with:character
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She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power: Why Sea Hawk Is Amazing ...
Nov 30, 2020 · Sea Hawk and Adora arm wrestling on She-Ra and the Princess of Power. Sea Hawk is only human. As such, he has human weaknesses. Normally that ...
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Sea Hawk • Soda Pop - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power - IMDb
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (TV Series 2018–2020) - Jordan Fisher as Sea Hawk, Soda Pop, Seneschal, ...
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HMCo #319p Sea Hawk - Herreshoff Catalogue Raisonné
May 15, 2025 · Co., Bristol, RI; Acquired by the United States Navy, 20 October 1917; Placed in service shortly afterward as Sea Hawk (SP 2365); Placed out of ...
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Leidos completes delivery of Seahawk Vessel to U.S. Navy
Apr 7, 2021 · Leidos announced today that it has completed delivery of a cutting-edge autonomous vessel to the U.S. Navy, known as Seahawk.
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Navy Takes Delivery of Sea Hawk Unmanned Vessel - USNI News
Apr 8, 2021 · A second medium-sized unmanned surface vessel prototype has delivered to the Navy, builder Leidos announced this week.
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Seahawk joins Surface Development Squadron One - Leidos
May 27, 2021 · Seahawk is now part of the Navy's Surface Development Squadron One, which recently conducted exercises that joined manned and unmanned systems.
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U.S. Navy deployment puts Leidos autonomy on display - Seapower
Dec 1, 2023 · Each of the fleet's unmanned vessels (Seahawk, Sea Hunter, Ranger and Mariner) are designed and outfitted with state-of-the-art Leidos autonomy technology.
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RNAS CULDROSE | HELSTON HISTORY
However, after deliberation by the Lords of the Admiralty it became HMS Seahawk (RNAS CULDROSE) when commissioned on 17th April 1947, under the command of ...
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RNAS Culdrose - Royal Navy
RNAS Culdrose is a significant base for the Royal Navy's maritime Merlins. As one of Europe's largest helicopter bases, it employs 3,000 people and is a major ...
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C3 Cargo Ships - Shipbuilding History
Apr 12, 2008 · Sea Hawk, C3-S-A2, 12,595, 30-Apr-43, To USN as Fayette (AP 88/APA 43), sold private 1948, scrapped 1971. 392, Ingalls SB, Pascagoula MS, 329 ...Missing: SS WWII
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Seahawk I & Seahawk 2: Patrol Class
Mar 3, 2025 · Sea Shepherd's fleet includes two 27-foot North River Seahawk OS vessels, known as Seahawk I and Seahawk II.
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Chris Minns - Facebook
Mar 14, 2025 · Introducing the Sea Hawk, Sea Dragon and Sea Eagle. They're new-era Class 3 vessels boosting the fleet capacity of the incredible NSW Police ...
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Taima - Seattle Seahawks
Taima Facts ; Hatched: April 21, 2005 ; Arrived: June 13, 2005, Spokane ; Hospital: World Bird Sanctuary, St. Louis ; Species: Augur Hawk (Buteo Hawk) ; Wingspan: ...
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Meet Taima, the Seattle Seahawks' soaring mascot - The Today Show
Dec 16, 2024 · Taima, an augur hawk, has become one of the Seattle Seahawk's most valued team members as their live mascot for 20 seasons and when he's not ...
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BLITZ | Mascot Hall of Fame
Blitz is a costumed bird mascot for the Seattle Seahawks, born in 1998, who is active in the community and was named NFL Mascot of the Year in 2022.
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Blitz - Seattle Seahawks
Always the entertainer, Blitz has been known to jump off the roof of Lumen Field, fly with the Blue Angels and skydive with Red Bull.
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Seattle Seahawks' newest Hall of Famer a mascot, not a player
Jun 18, 2025 · The Seahawks first introduced Blitz in 1998, but redesigned him in both 2004 and again in 2014 to better match their current brand. They also ...
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Seattle Seahawks' beloved Blitz inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame
Jun 17, 2025 · Blitz was officially voted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Out of 28 total nominees in 2025, Blitz made the final cut and will be immortalized as a Hall of Fame ...
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Marketing - Mascot - Wagner College Athletics
Nov 17, 2022 · Students selected will represent the spirit of Wagner College at athletic events and campus-wide celebrations as Sammy the Seahawk. Position ...
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St. Mary's College of Maryland - Facebook
Jan 18, 2019 · Solomon the Seahawk made its first appearance during a St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey game in 2008. The name came about as a result ...Missing: sports | Show results with:sports
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Seahawk | Mascot Hall of Fame
Mascots ; Sammy C. Hawk · NCAA Div I · Coastal Athletic Association, Costumed Character · Multiple Characters ; The Keiser Seahawk · NAIA · Sun Conference · Costumed ...
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Anacortes High School Sea Hawks: the "Original Seahawks"
Jan 7, 2014 · The student body of Anacortes High School took its own vote and selected Sea Hawks as our school nickname in February of 1925.
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Seattle Seahawks | NFL Football Operations
The Seahawks clinched their first Super Bowl title in 2014 when they defeated the Denver Broncos, 43-8.
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How the Seattle Seahawks got their name all those years ago
Jul 23, 2025 · Like many sports franchises, the Seahawks name came from a name-the-team contest held in 1975, the year before they hit the field for the first ...
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Seattle Seahawks Team History - Pro Football Hall of Fame
In 2005, the Seahawks won the NFC West with a 13-3 record and claimed the NFC championship to earn their first-ever Super Bowl berth. Success continued when ...
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How They Got Their Name: Seattle Seahawks - The Sports Chief
Jan 12, 2023 · During the 1950s, a Seattle minor league hockey team used the name, which contributed to some fans wanting to bring that name back to the city. ...
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Go Ceremonial Thunder Osprey Eagles! The Story Behind the ...
Jan 16, 2016 · From 1933 to 1941, the Seattle Seahawks were a minor league team in the North West Hockey League and Pacific Coast Hockey League. Also, in 1946, ...
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UNCW Quick Facts - UNC Wilmington Athletics
Aug 19, 2016 · Location Wilmington, N.C. Founded 1947 Enrollment 16747 Colors Teal, Gold & Navy Nickname Seahawks Conference Colonial.Missing: history origin
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Points of Pride - UNCW
UNCW fields a total of 19 athletic programs at the NCAA Division I level as well as more than 60 intramural and club sports. Explore Seahawk athletics. Seahawk ...
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Seahawk History - UNC Wilmington Athletics
Jul 9, 2014 · As a result, the nickname "Seahawks" was chosen because of the popularity of the Iowa Seahawks, a pre flight service team coached by former ...
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Sammy C. Hawk - The Mascot Hall of Fame
... nickname and school colors for the college's first athletic teams. As a result, the nickname “Seahawks” was chosen because of the popularity of the Iowa ...Missing: conference | Show results with:conference
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UNC Wilmington Seahawks Men's Basketball School History
UNC Wilmington Seahawks Men's Basketball School History ; Coverage: 50 seasons (1976-77 to 2025-26) ; Record (since 1976-77): 779-685 .532 W-L% ; Conferences: CAA, ...
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UNC Wilmington Seahawks History – Origin and Achievements
However, the nickname's origins can be traced back to the early 1960s, when the school was known as Wilmington College. At that time, the school's athletic ...
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Baseball-Reference.com
Aug 12, 2025 · UNCW sponsored baseball as a junior college from 1957 to 1964, winning the NJCAA Baseball World Series in 1961 and 1963. The school was a member ...
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UNCW Athletics Unveils Brand Refresh
Aug 25, 2025 · New to the visual identity is a custom script that carries through similar characteristics in the S, while capturing a beach-themed, surf style.Missing: integration | Show results with:integration
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Name-a-Day Calendar, October 16: Wagner Seahawks
Oct 16, 2023 · Chosen in: 1947. Chosen by: Student body vote in a nickname contest. Wagner College was founded in Rochester, New York, in 1883 and moved to ...
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Wagner Seahawks History – Team Origin and Achievements
Since the program began in 1925, Wagner College has developed a strong tradition of excellence, competing in NCAA Division I athletics.
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FB - 1987 Championship Team Site - Wagner College Athletics
Aug 10, 2017 · The Seahawks captured the 1987 NCAA Winners of seven straight and 12 of 13 heading into the championship, Wagner rose to the challenge, jumping out to a 19-0 ...
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Wagner Seahawks - Wikipedia
The Wagner Seahawks are composed of 23 teams representing Wagner College in intercollegiate athletics. Sports sponsored for both men and women are basketball, ...
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Birth of the Seawolves - Stony Brook University Magazine
Apr 19, 2024 · Marburger III proclaimed a new team nickname: the Seawolves in February of 1994. The Stony Brook Patriots officially became the Stony Brook ...
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Sea Hawk Paints Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Jan 18, 2018 · The company, founded in 1978, is family owned and operated by David Norrie, President, and Erik Norrie, CEO.
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Sea Hawk Paints - Overview, News & Similar companies - ZoomInfo
Sea Hawk Paints's phone number is (727) 523-8053 What is Sea Hawk Paints's official website? Sea Hawk Paints's official website is www.seahawkpaints.com ...
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Products Overview - Sea Hawk Paints
Superior boat bottom paint & marine antifouling, ablative protective coatings, repair and refinish products for powerboat, sailboats & yachts.
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[PDF] BOTTOM PAINT BUYING GUIDE GUARANTEE* - Sea Hawk Paints
Jul 26, 2022 · fiberglass & other substrates. Safe for fresh or saltwater submersion ... Compatibility Chart Legend: = Lightly sand and apply paint.
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Compatibility Chart - Sea Hawk Paints
Use this Compatibility Chart to verify which antifouling paints can be applied over other specific antifouling paints. CLICK ON CHART FOR ENLARGEMENT.Missing: substrates | Show results with:substrates
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Cukote 330 VOC Antifoulant - Sea Hawk Paints
Oct 2, 2017 · Cukote 330 Grams/Liter VOC is a top-performing antifouling coating, even in the most severe fouling areas, and preserves air quality with its Low VOC emissions.
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Sea Hawk Smart Solution AF Bottom Paint - Jamestown Distributors
Substrate Temperature: Touch, Min Recoat, Max Recoat, Minimum Launch ; 41°F (5°C), 4 hours, 12 hours, N/A, 16 hours ; 73°F (23°C), 2 hours, 6 hours, N/A, 12 hours.
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Sea Hawk Paints' Colorkote is 'reinventing the art of antifouling'
Jan 24, 2024 · Colorkote is a high-tech anti-fouling bottom coating by Sea Hawk that incorporates self-polishing, triple-biocide, low-leaching chemistry and multi-season ...
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Sea Hawk Paints add new distribution partner to broaden reach
Jan 12, 2021 · ... located in Norfolk, Virginia and Wilmington, North Carolina. Sea Hawk paints was established in 1978 and is dedicated to bringing only the ...Missing: founded | Show results with:founded
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Sea Hawk Sports Center | Hunting and Fishing on the Eastern shore
New line of fish monkey products in stock , fishing gloves , hunting gloves ,waterfowl gloves and lightweight head gear to block the wind!Charter boats · Baits in stock · Buy your License · Our Facebook Feed
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Sea Hawk Sports Center - Fishing Reports & News Ocean City MD ...
643 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 seahawksports.com · 410-957-0198. Everything You Need to Fish The Eastern Shore. Live, Fresh and Frozen Bait and ...
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Charter boats - Sea Hawk Sports Center
Aug 26, 2017 · Charter boats ; Bay Side Charters, Sea Side Charters ; “Barbara Ann II & III” Crisfield, Md (410) 957-2562, “Cape Charles Fishing Adventure”Missing: inventory | Show results with:inventory
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Sea Hawk Sports Center in Pocomoke, Maryland - YouTube
Jun 18, 2025 · A tour of Sea Hawk Sports Center in Pocomoke, MD with owner Captain Matt Abell and fisherman extraordinaire Captain Allan Ring.
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About Us - Seahawk Media
Founding Year. Seahawk Media is now legally established and moved to Boston, USA. We became GoDaddy's growth partners in the USA. GoDaddy sends us overflow ...
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Seahawk is your go-to partner for powerful, hassle-free WordPress solutions. From custom website development to ongoing maintenance and performance optimization ...
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Seahawk Media Review: The Right WordPress Services Company?
Rating 5.0 (794) 6 days ago · With Seahawk Media, you can hire reliable WordPress experts for any WordPress related task such as custom site design, website migration, site ...