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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Now or never' to save 26m replica of historic French ship, campaigners say

French enthusiasts seek funding to restore the replica warship L'Hermione, a vital symbol of Franco-American history.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie sold for £300,000, highlighting its historical significance and link to the ship's tragic fate.
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fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Navigating Boundaries: The Architectural Legacy of Lighthouses

Lighthouses are historic navigation tools that shaped coastlines and maritime practices, evolving into symbols of resilience and reinterpretation.
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fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Books delves into submerged stories of an elusive Spanish galleon

The Nuestra Señora del Juncal shipwreck remains a mystery despite extensive research.
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1 month ago

HMS Wellington reopens to the public following restoration works

HMS Wellington is reopening to the public with a new immersive VR experience highlighting its historical significance in WWII.
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fromNBC News
1 month ago
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A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 months ago

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
fromNBC News
1 month ago
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A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 months ago

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: Global Ships - Medievalists.net

The book highlights the significance of maritime technology in shaping political and cultural histories during the Global Middle Ages.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

This archaeologist built a replica boat to sail like the Vikings

Greer Jarrett identified four potential Viking havens in Norway that played a key role in trade.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

12 Famous Ships in History

The RMS Titanic, measuring 269.1 metres in length and weighing 66,000 tons, was the largest moving object ever made at the time, likened to an 11-story building.
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fromColossal
1 month ago

Hew Locke's 'Odyssey' Flotilla Sails Through Global Colonial History and Current Affairs

Hew Locke's work explores colonial histories and contemporary socio-political issues through art, particularly using symbols of watercraft.
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1 month ago

Lusitania's final voyage remembered 110 years later - Eden Prairie Local News

The RMS Lusitania's final voyage symbolizes luxury and the tragic intersection of civilian life and wartime peril in World War I.
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2 months ago

Why did a Mexican Navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge?

The ARM Cuauhtémoc is a cultural ambassador for Mexico, with recent tragedy overshadowing its longstanding maritime mission.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sailing across the Baltic: an idyllic voyage from Germany to Denmark

Traveling to the Danish island of r exemplifies sustainable tourism through scenic routes and historical exploration.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's harrowing escape as a stowaway on a steamship illustrates the courage of enslaved individuals who sought freedom through perilous journeys at sea.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Archaeological project maps historic boat sheds on Isles of Scilly

Pilot gigs were essential for island transport and rescues in the Isles of Scilly, revealing a rich maritime history.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Mystic Seaport Museum Grapples With Threats from Rising Seas

The Mystic Seaport Museum faces increasing flooding challenges due to climate change and rising sea levels, prompting urgent protective planning measures.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

Sea Containers London, a Chic Design Hotel on the River Thames' South Bank, Now Has New Suites Inspired by 1920s Transatlantic Cruising

Sea Containers London has launched four new themed suites inspired by historical maritime periods.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Medieval Sailors Avoided the Black Sea in Winter, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Mirea's study reveals that the Black Sea was largely impassable in winter due to severe climatic conditions and restrictive Byzantine maritime laws.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Remains of carved canoe may be most significant discovery of its kind, NZ archaeologist says

A significant Polynesian canoe discovery in the Chatham Islands could transform our understanding of Polynesian boat building and trading.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Where We Live: Saving the Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse is undergoing a $16 million rehabilitation to preserve its historical significance along California's coast.
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