By Ira Breskin – Expect the National Maritime Historical Society to increasingly collaborate with sister maritime heritage organizations. That likely will be one of primary missions of NMHS, said Cathy…
https://gcaptain.com/national-maritime-historical-society-charting-new-course-under-cathy-green/
HMS Hood was the Royal Navy’s Battlecruiser. She held the title of the world’s largest warship for two decades after being commissioned, with her prestige reflected in the nickname ‘The Mighty Hood.’
With her twin funnels and a lean profile, she was one of the finest-looking warships at that time. Due to her sheer size, power and contribution to several Royal Navy victories in the World War Years, she became synonymous with the might of the British Empire.
Read along to learn 10 interesting facts...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/facts-about-the-mighty-hms-hood/
The tragedy of the RMS Titanic is both fascinating and educative. The ship’s engineering prowess was showcased in its engine room, positioned at the very core of the vessel. The engine room was the beating heart that powered the massive hull and propelled the ship through the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean at unprecedented speeds, leaving an indelible mark on maritime history.
The Titanic’s engine room was designed by the renowned naval architect Thomas Andrews. The two massive reciprocating...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/titanic-engine-facts/
Vikings were seafaring traders and raiders from the Scandinavian region, including Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. In the Viking Age ( AD 700-1100), they sailed around the European coast to engage in trade with those from Arab and eastern regions.
Vikings took walrus ivory, furs and animal skins, whalebone, and amber from Scandinavia and bought wheat, honey, and wool from Britain, salt and wine from France and glass from Italy. They also procured silk, spices and silver from merchants from...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/types-of-viking-ships/
The U.S Aircraft Carrier Museum Ships stand as a testament to the military power and capabilities of the U.S Naval Force. These behemoths were once at the forefront of warfare, defeated their enemies and won several significant wars that altered the course of American history once and for all.
They are a vital part of the country’s naval heritage, and though they are old, they hold innumerable value; hence, they have been made into museums, awing visitors from across the world.
The 5 U.S Aircraft...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/major-u-s-aircraft-carrier-museum-ships/
Researchers have discovered the intact wreck of the sailing ship Ironton in Lake Huron, magnificently preserved by the lake’s cold freshwater for more than a century. The 191-foot Ironton sank in September 1894 in a collision that took the lives of five of the ship’s crew. Accounts from the wreck’s two survivors provide details about the loss of the vessel in an area known as “Shipwreck Alley”—known for its treacherous waters that have claimed the lives of many sailors. But the exact location...
https://gcaptain.com/historic-schooner-barge-ironton-discovered-fully-intact-in-lake-huron/
By Brendan O’Brien Feb 15 (Reuters) – Rare video footage showing the Titanic ocean liner on the floor of the Atlantic is being released on Wednesday, decades after the discovery of the…
https://gcaptain.com/over-an-hour-of-new-titanic-footage-released/
gCaptain’s favorite maritime historian and volunteer fire captain behind the popular Youtube channel “What’s Going on With Shipping“ Sal Mercogliano explains some of the issues and provides interesting background on…
The Titanic might seem the worst passenger ship accident. However, many historic cruise ships met the same fate, though they were not as famous as the RMS Titanic. The earliest cruise ships were constructed in the 1850s but gained prominence after the World Wars ended when vacationing on the seas seemed attractive.
Cruise ships were also constructed before that and targeted the affluent section of society. Also, cruise voyages in the 19th and 20th centuries were fraught with many dangers...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/cruise-ships-that-sank/
The world is full of mysteries. Despite outstanding achievements in the field of science, we human beings remain clueless about many things around us.
Rather than the land we live in, what seems stranger to us is the ocean, which is home to many myths, legends and mysteries. While scientists have successfully explained many of these mysteries, quite a few remain unexplained.
Lost cities, hidden treasures, and mystic ships are part of the alluring marine world. Of all these, the lost city of...
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/top-10-amazing-facts-about-the-lost-city-of-atlantis/