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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 days 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.
History
#cultural-identity
Arts
fromColossal
4 days 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.
Arts
fromColossal
4 days 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.
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Wild Lives of Cargo Ships

The maritime realm is both of our world and yet outside it, challenging our understanding of geography and identity in unprecedented ways.
London politics
#world-war-i
fromEden Prairie Local News
1 week ago
London music

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.
#nao-santa-maria
#mexican-navy
Brooklyn
fromMexico News Daily
3 weeks 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.
Brooklyn
fromMexico News Daily
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

The journey to the island of r involved a unique blend of train and boat travel, showcasing a commitment to sustainable exploration without flying.
Europe news
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Bridge's previous crashes include one involving Nazi ship

The ship crash into the Brooklyn Bridge marks a long history of maritime collisions with the bridge.
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fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

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

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.
#archaeology
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month 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.
#titanic
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Mystic Seaport Museum Grapples With Threats from Rising Seas

Twenty years ago, there might have been an inundation a few times a year. Now, we're seeing degrees of flooding on a monthly, sometimes weekly, occurrence.
Miami Marlins
fromTravel + Leisure
2 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 released four cabin suites reflecting distinct periods of maritime history, each adorned with vintage furniture and cocktail experiences.
London
fromMedievalists.net
3 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.
History
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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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