#maritime-history

#maritime-history

The Mystic Seaport Museum faces increasing flooding challenges due to climate change and rising sea levels, prompting urgent protective planning measures.

The Black Sea was largely impassable during winter, heavily influenced by Byzantine control and maritime laws.

HMS Wellington will reopen after securing a Lottery grant for essential restoration, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.

Lloyd's Register has apologized for its historical role in the slave trade but faces criticism for not taking further action.

Geopolitical tensions have led to increased vessel traffic around Africa's southern tip, challenging global shipping routes significantly.

The Ming Dynasty established a powerful navy but its maritime achievements remain less recognized compared to its land-based history.

The America's Cup symbolizes over a century of American dominance in yacht racing, beginning with the 100 Guineas Cup in 1851.

The auction showcases paintings of Spaight's Shipping Company, reflecting historical maritime significance and darker undertones of the era.

The wreck of the steamship Le Lyonnais, sunk in 1856, was discovered 140 miles off Nantucket, offering a historical breakthrough and closure for victims' families.

The case highlights challenges in reconciling constitutional rights with state sovereignty and copyright laws in historic maritime contexts.

The "Entwined" exhibition at Mystic Seaport Museum highlights Indigenous and African maritime histories often neglected in American narratives.