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Browsing: Maritime History
Dive into the fascinating world of “Maritime History” with The Scuba News, where we explore the rich tapestry of human interaction with the seas. From ancient shipwrecks and legendary naval battles to the evolution of maritime technology and the cultural significance of the oceans, this category is your gateway to understanding how the maritime world has shaped our past and continues to influence our future. Whether you’re a history buff, a scuba enthusiast, or simply curious about the stories beneath the waves, our expertly curated articles will immerse you in the depths of maritime heritage. Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures and timeless tales of the sea
Built in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in 1923, the I’m Alone was a Canadian-registered auxiliary schooner…
Shot on the Vickery Shipwreck in the St. Lawrence near the Ivy Lee bridge the…
Designed by naval architect Frank E. Kirby, the SS City of Erie was a celebrated…
For nearly a century, Ripple Rock killed ships. Then Canada blew it up. Ripple Rock…
Whitefish Point offers some of the most exiting and diverse fresh water shipwreck diving in…
Decades after plunging into the ocean off northern Puerto Rico, the lost Pan American Airways…
Howard Blackburn’s life is a testament to the sheer force of human will. After a…
The first official images of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship, the Quest, have been revealed…
Built at the Frank Phelps Shipyard in Chaumont, New York, in 1899, the Northern Lights…
A collection of gold jewellery, silver coins and other artefacts recovered from a long-lost East…
The Norman P. Clement was a historic Great Lakes vessel that had a long career…
On October 11, 1923, a perilous combination of dense fog and thick forest fire smoke…
Operation Fish represents one of the most daring and high-stakes logistical feats of the Second…
As the oldest local museum in Finland, the Raahe Museum has been preserving history since…
For over 30 years one of those shipwrecks the Hydrus, was the one ship that…
What truly lies at the bottom of Halifax Harbour? It’s more than just water—it’s a…
The SS Midland City holds a remarkable place in maritime history as one of the…
The Legacy of the Pilot House Museum Perched in Froomfield, just south of Sarnia, the…
Known as the “Pirate of the St. Lawrence,” William “Bill” Johnston (1782–1870) was a notorious…
By Lee
The Hidden Challenge of Recovering WWII “Hell Ship” Wrecks: What Divers Are Facing in Subic Bay
In the calm waters of Subic Bay in the Philippines, a complex and deeply sensitive underwater…
On September 20, 1991, the Andrea Gail set out from Gloucester Harbor for what would…
Although the J.C. Morrison has rested underwater in a fragmented state for more than 160…
The completion and release of The Viking is a haunting chapter in film history because…
The arrival of the steamship Brother Jonathan in Fort Victoria on March 12, 1862, marked…
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒉𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒂 Brendon Baillod owns six original stereoviews that show…
Edward Jordan remains a significant figure in Canadian maritime history, marking one of the final…
By Lee
Hidden Beneath Sydney Harbour: 3D Model Reveals Historic TSS Currajong Shipwreck in Extraordinary Detail
Thousands of commuters cross Sydney Harbour every day without realising that a remarkable piece of…
The SS Atlantic served as a prominent transatlantic liner for the White Star Line, representing…
Miracle at Sea: 22 Rescued from Burning Trawler off Newfoundland ST. JOHN’S – In a…
Just days before Christmas in 1867, the ship Queen of Swansea was lost to the…
“All day yesterday, and until early last evening, eyes were strained towards the bend at…
One daring man, one desperate moment, and deeds that would echo through legend and history.…
Boston Sea Rovers, the world’s oldest and longest-running underwater diving club and exposition, is proud…
Steamer Lac La Belle lost in 1872 Pioneer Illinois Shipwreck Hunter and Scuba Diver Paul Ehorn is…
Stony Point, Lake Ontario We’re thrilled to unveil the schooner-barge ONONDAGA, discovered off Stony Point by…
After running aground and sinking in 1911, the yacht Gunilda slipped beneath the surface without…
The Beaver was a steam-powered vessel owned and operated by the Hudson’s Bay Company. It…
Marine archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of what is now believed to be the largest medieval…
Existing plaque: 526 Lighthouse Road, Point Clark, Ontario Built in 1859 by the Department of Public…
Maud, a ship named in honor of Queen Maud of Norway, was constructed for Roald…
Sable Island is a narrow sandbar stretching about 44 kilometers, located roughly 300 kilometers east-southeast…
The Essex set sail on its last voyage in August 1819, leaving Nantucket, Massachusetts, for…
Patrick Vincent Coleman (13 March 1872 – 6 December 1917) worked as a train dispatcher…
Powerful winds that triggered an Environment Canada warning this week stripped away sections of the…
A team of divers looking for the missing Rapid City near Toronto has uncovered a…