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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
Atlantic Wreck Salvage (AWS), owner and operator of D/V Tenacious, today announced the discovery of the…
Enjoy this flyover of the 3D photogrammetry model of the long-sought wreck of the schooner…
We have an update on our previous story about the Cuyahoga. The storied vessel has…
The SS Kamloops was a Canadian lake freighter operated by Canada Steamship Lines from its…
The schooner Margaret A. Muir, an American vessel, went down during a storm on Lake…
The social media giant, Facebook has been abuzz with the latest shipwreck find from the…
Another exciting shipwreck discovery emerged in Lake Michigan this summer after a local boater exploring…
Description The H.B. was a wooden-hulled, three-masted Schooner-Barge employed in bulk freight service on Lake Ontario. These vessels, often converted…
The SS Emperor was a Canadian steel-hulled lake freighter that operated from 1911 until 1947.…
L’Acadien II, a Canadian-registered fishing boat, capsized and sank on March 29, 2008, while being…
Wrecked links the story of America’s most infamous shipwreck to the story of an even larger…
HMS Fury was a Hecla-class bomb vessel of the British Royal Navy. The vessel was commissioned on June 5, 1813, from…
Today, we dive into one of Lorain, Ohio’s most mysterious maritime legends — the tale…
I wasn’t expecting to see this vessel in the Halifax Harbour and was in awe…
The Adella Shores left her home dock in Ashland with a load of lumber in…
The Battle of the Atlantic, lasting from 1939 to 1945, was the longest continuous campaign…
Yakima was a wooden bulk freighter that sailed on the Great Lakes. Thomas Quayle’s son’s…
The SS Monarch was a combined passenger and freight vessel constructed in 1890 for service…
Titan: The OceanGate Disaster is a forthcoming American documentary film slated for release in 2025.…
The SS James Carruthers was a Canadian freighter constructed in 1913 for service on the…
Located on the scenic shores of Lake Huron, the Kincardine Lighthouse is one of Ontario’s…
Built in 1872 as a steamship and brigantine with a wooden hull, the SS Newfoundland…
According to a report out of Thunder Bay, the James Whalen tug will be no…
The SS Western Reserve holds the distinction of being the first Great Lakes freighter built…
Rescue operations were hampered by the MSC Baltic III container ship’s (33,767 DWT) isolated position…
One of the highest and most potent beacons on the Great Lakes is the Rock…
The British Special Operations Executive (SOE) constructed the Motorized Submersible Canoe (MSC), often known as…
Early on February 15, 2025, the MSC Baltic III cargo ship lost power and ran…
Located approximately north of Munising, Michigan, the Grand Island East Channel Light was built as…
Shin Kurushima Dockyard constructed the 60,000-ton roll-on/roll-off cargo ship, also known as the Felicity Ace,…
The Staten Island Ferry ship Andrew J. Barberi struck a concrete maintenance pier at the…
Notable ships that have sunk in November in Lake Superior include Edmund Fitzgerald, Daniel J.…
In September 1949, a fire in Toronto Harbour destroyed the Canadian passenger liner SS Noronic,…
The story of the Al-Qamar Al-Saudi Al-Misr is a tale of transformation, service, tragedy, and…
The four-masted Canadian coal schooner Bessie A. White was sailing from Newport News, Virginia to…
In 1887 The Steamer Vernon sank near Two Rivers in a gale that swamped the…
In the North Atlantic, the whaling ship SS Charcot operated. In 1923, the steel ship…
This annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the total loss…
We had a look at the 1947 vessel’s unique wheelhouse sitting all alone without her…
A burned-out ship, also known as “the ghost ship,” “pirate ship,” or “the abandoned ship,”…
SS Valley Camp, a lake freighter that spent over 50 years operating on the Great…
The Scuba News Canada reported in February 2024 that a gigantic shipwreck had unexpectedly appeared…
Even those who have no interest in shipwrecks or diving are familiar with the Titanic’s…
The lighthouse La Jument is located in Brittany, in Northwestern France. The lighthouse is situated…
Being able to visit this huge tug (110′), the MV Prescotont in Midland, was such a thrill…