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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
Myrtle “Molly” Kool (February 23, 1916–February 25, 2009) was a Canadian sea captain. She is…
Have you ever wondered what happens to ships at the end of their lives? For…
Exploring Sunken Treasures and Historical Wrecks Beneath the Waves Introduction Wreck diving, a captivating blend…
The Cape Forchu Lighthouse is situated in the town of Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia. The…
Brier Island is located in Digby County, Nova Scotia, on the Bay of Fundy. The…
World War II Shipwrecks of Newfoundland: In Pictures brings readers under the surface of the cold…
Nestled along the rugged coast of County Donegal, Ireland, lies a hidden treasure trove for…
In a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the US Navy, the Salvage…
Captain Goes Down With The Ship The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) along with…
Join John Pentangelo, director of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, for a…
In December 1735, a ship with blood-splattered decks sailed into Chebogue, in present-day Yarmouth County,…
Rescuing The Cape Ray Wreck, a GoFundMe Page The community of Cape Ray is fund-raising…
A massive shipwreck recently surfaced near the beach in Cape Ray, Newfoundland, surprising residents who…
A container ship (also known as a boxship or containership) is a cargo ship that…
Alexander Graham Bell invented the first airboat in 1905 in Nova Scotia, Canada. The British…
The John B. King was a drilling barge 140 feet long. It exploded and sank…
The D.R. Owen was considered the first shipwreck of the Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior. Schooners…
The Great Lakes freighter SS Scotiadoc was a 424-foot (129-meter)-long, 48-foot (15-meter)-wide, and 23.75-foot (7.24-meter)-deep…
Found floating adrift on the Atlantic without a captain or crew, the Mary Celeste is…
The lighting of the Signal Hill star, which takes place every December on Cabot Tower…
Bell Island, Newfoundland, in Conception Bay, is home to four incredible WWII wrecks.These little-known Nazi…
The Balize was a tugboat with a wooden hull that operated on the Great Lakes…
SS Chester A. Congdon (originally Salt Lake City) was a steel-hulled American lake freighter that…
SS Arthur M. Anderson is a laker cargo ship. She is well-known for being the…
Cause Deep Down We Care! Welcome to Wreckwatch, the magazine and YouTube channel that brings…
Heritage Value The Margaretsville Lighthouse is a heritage lighthouse because of its historical, architectural, and…
Nova Scotia has over 15000 shipwrecks to explore and most are lost to time. Help…
According to Jeff Hummel, CEO of Rockfish, Inc. (Salvage Company), his crew believes they have…
The world’s most valuable shipwreck is coming to the surface. The Spanish galleon San Jose,…
When on board and facing the bow (front), port and starboard, which are nautical terms…
The depths of the Red Sea hold more mysteries than one might imagine. Among them…
The Carnatic was as a 1,776 GRT steam-powered wood-on-iron constructed Clipper Ship built at Samuda Brothers, Cubitt…
Every year this annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the…
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that our new feature exhibit titled…
The Chrisoula K began life as the 3,720 or 3,807 GRT Cargo Ship Dora Oldendorff built at Orenstein, Koppel…
HMCS Saskatchewan was a destroyer of the Mackenzie class that served in the Royal Canadian…
In the azure waters of the Northern Red Sea, an enigmatic relic from a bygone…
On 14 October 1942, 78 years ago, at 3:40 am, the Newfoundland passenger ferry SS…
Dr. Sam Willis delves into the origins of HMS Terror, which was inspired by the…
The SS Ithaka is a steam freighter that has sunk off the Hudson Bay coast…
From 1914 to 1924, the Port Nelson dredger operated in Manitoba, Canada. Dredging is excavation…
The Henry Steinbrenner freighter had a 31-person crew when it sank in a Lake Superior…
The most significant navigational risk on Lake Superior was a reef, which is where the…
The merchant ship HMS Investigator was acquired in 1848 to look for Sir John Franklin’s…
Six craftsmen were flown by Norurflug helicopter pilot Gsli Gslason on June 23, 2017 to…