In Part 1 we saw the early outbursts of inspiration and genius, which led to random but fascinating developments – the maritime equivalent of Woodstock,
Year: 2021
The Evolution of Early Naval Submarines: Part 1
It lurks in the depths, blind in the complete darkness below, but hearing every little sound around. Above it – a troop transport with two
Whales of the Great Lakes
A peculiar species of cargo ship populated the Great Lakes in the late 1800s – the whaleback. Designed by Scottish captain and inventor Alexander McDougall,
Falling From Cruise Ships: Three Reasons It Happens
Award-winning buffets, unlimited cocktails, designer pools, and Broadway shows – modern cruise ships have it all. Like glittering palaces on the high seas, they offer
Splice the Mainbrace: How the Navy Gave Us Cocktails
The rowdy sailor and his bottle of rum. Few stereotypes have stuck for so long, and this one is so deeply etched in our minds
How to Sink a Ghost-Ship: The Story of the SS Ourang Medan
The sea is a treacherous mistress – an alluring caress of winds and waves, below them only silent death. She has called out countless eager