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History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Historical reenactments come to a secretive Navy base in the Bay

Mare Island in Vallejo served key roles in both World Wars, ran a secret nuclear-sub operation, and now hosts historic reenactments with dining venues.
Travel
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This underrated, buzzing seaside city is one of the best day trips from London

Southampton offers maritime history, notable museums, vibrant arts venues, and varied dining within a short train journey from London.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Jumeirah's Newest Resort Is on a Private Beach in Dubai With 15 Bars and Restaurants

Dubai's Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab showcases the city's evolution from a quiet maritime area to a modern global metropolis.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
4 months ago
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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.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
UK news

New book reveals chilling accounts of Titanic captain's last moments on sinking ship

Rumors of Captain Smith's suicide are unfounded and damage his legacy, according to author Dan E. Parkes.
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 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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Design
fromArchDaily
2 months 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.
London music
fromianVisits
2 months 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.
#archaeology
fromNBC News
2 months ago
Boston food

A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

fromNBC News
2 months ago
Boston food

A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 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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History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months 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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months 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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Arts
fromColossal
3 months 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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London music
fromEden Prairie Local News
3 months 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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Brooklyn
fromMexico News Daily
3 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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Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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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London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
London
fromTravel + Leisure
5 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.
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