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Discover Ostrica in United States
Ostrica in the region of Louisiana is a town located in United States - some 970 mi or ( 1561 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Ostrica is now 07:51 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Mobile, Montgomery, Pensacola, Baton Rouge, and Boothville. When in this area, you might want to check out Mobile . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Ostrica ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Katrina Pulled by the sun
The gravitational pull on the mass of a storm system or a plume from a volcano by the sun or moon is a predictable phenomena. By chance, such an event was recorded by a NOAA geostationary weather sate ..
Empire and Buras Louisiana after hurricane Katrina, also Metairie and the Quarter
We were not in Louisiana during Katrina but we had our boat in a storage shed near Empire and Buras. Many homes and businesses were flattened by the hurricane itself, even before the levees broke. The ..
the bayou at Empire, Louisiana before hurricane Katrina
Our fishing camp disappeared without a trace and most of the marshland as well. At least I have this video to help me remember how it used to be. I have another video from my trip to Empire after Katr ..
Catching redfish with Dad!
Catching redfish at Empire, LA with my Dad. It was a great trip! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Buras-Triumph, Louisiana
Buras-Triumph is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The population was 3,358 at the 2000 census. For the 2010 census, Buras-Triumph was split into the CDPs of Buras and Triumph. On the peninsula, Buras has been located higher, with Triumph located southeast of Buras.
Located at 29.35 -89.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish is the parish with the most combined land and water area in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Pointe à la Hache. As of 2000, the parish's population was 26,757. Plaquemines Parish is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the New Orleans–Metairie–Bogalusa Combined Statistical Area. Billy Nungesser is the Parish President.
Located at 29.39 -89.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Fort St. Philip
Fort St. Philip is a decommissioned masonry fort located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, about 40 miles up river from its mouth in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It formerly served as military protection of New Orleans, Louisiana, some 80 miles up river, and the lower Mississippi. The first fort on this location "San Felipe", was constructed in the 18th century during the Spanish control of Louisiana.
Located at 29.36 -89.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
CSS Louisiana
CSS Louisiana was a casemate ironclad of the Confederate States Navy built to aid in defending the lower Mississippi River from invasion by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She took part in one major action of the war, the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and when that ended disastrously for the Confederacy, she was destroyed by her crew.
Located at 29.36 -89.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip
The Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip (April 18–28, 1862) was the decisive battle for possession of New Orleans in the American Civil War. The two Confederate forts on the Mississippi River south of the city were attacked by a Union Navy fleet. As long as the forts could keep the Federal forces from moving on the city, it was safe, but if they were negated, there were no fall-back positions to impede the enemy advance.
Located at 29.36 -89.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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