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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
From 1959 to 1974, HMCS Chaudière was a Restigouche-class destroyer and the second vessel of…
“Leave well enough alone” is an expression. This easily applied to the Alvin Clark, a…
We’ve all heard of the Edmund Fitzgerald and her November 10, 1975 disaster, which was…
The Walton Harbour lighthouse in Nova Scotia stands 6.1m (20ft) tall and 18.3m (60ft) above…
The 460-foot vessel, SS New Grand Haven (Patrick Morris) was built for the West India…
The Mary Rose Museum is absolutely beautiful. It is well thought out, it’s incredibly simple to…
The McGulpin Point Light was built to aid navigation through the Straits of Mackinac. The…
The Fort Amherst Lighthouse, also known as the Fort Amherst Light, is a lighthouse located…
The Alvin Clark was sailing empty through Lake Michigan to Oconto, Wisconsin, on June 19,…
The S.S. Florizel ran aground off the coast of Cappahayden, Newfoundland, 105 years ago, caught…
The Dokos shipwreck is the oldest underwater shipwreck discovery known to archeologists. The wreck has…
This is the in-depth story of the Ocean Ranger Oil Rig Disaster of 1982. This…
Ghost Ships follows pro salvage diver Tony Sampson (Curse of Oak Island) and his team…
The SS Wexford was a steel-hulled, propeller-driven cargo ship built in Sunderland, England in 1883…
“A maritime mystery drives this powerful narrative; but the greatest strength of HMS Speedy may be its…
The HMCS Ojibwa is Ontario’s only submarine that is open to the public for tours.…
Piliriqatigiingniq – the Inuit societal value or Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) of working together for a common cause –…
Glenn and Bessie Hyde left Emery Kolb’s house near the Bright Angel Trail of the…
Typo, a three-masted schooner, was built in 1873. The vessel was built by Milwaukee’s Wolfe…
The 138 foot schooner Gilbert Morrison disappeared somewhere in the Manitou Passage in 1873 during…
Today, the bulk of traffic in the harbour is recreational. A staggering mix of private…
Many have heard eerie tales of ships like the Mary Celeste, pushed into popular lore…
The SS John V. Moran, a wooden-hulled American package freighter in service between 1888 and…
The Port Dover Harbour Museum promotes and preserves Port Dover’s history, with a focus on…
Salvagers have asked permission to raise some of the finest liquor in England, but so…
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) announced the discovery of a well-preserved wreck in…
The 292-foot Whaleback barge was discovered in Lake Superior exactly 100 years after it was…
A dozen wooden timbers from the suspected Santo Cristo be Burgos have been discovered in…
William James Roué (April 27, 1879 – January 14, 1970) was a naval architect best…
Working at sea is inherently dangerous. Ships and workers alike must be seaworthy in order…
“One of the most spectacular shipwrecks you’ll ever see is the shipwreck of the bulk…
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, 6th September at 11am for fall presentation – 2022…
The 100th anniversary of the loss of the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Raleigh on August…
The Atlantic Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The…
The SS Senator was a steel-hulled Great Lakes freighter that sank on Lake Michigan on…
In 1914, for reasons that are still debated, Ralph Dorsey piloted the “Rescue” to the…
Many Nova Scotia ship wrecks were banking schooners. During exceptionally stormy weather conditions, it was…
According to many shipwreck historians, the Titanic is still the deadliest peacetime sinking of a…
This is the story of a shipwreck of one of the coastal boats, the Moyle…
The SS President was a British passenger liner that was the world’s largest ship when…
As a terrestrial being, my perspective of the natural beauty of Prince Edward County is…
Many people, including non-divers, are fascinated by the story of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror,…
The long-awaited, authoritative, and shocking history of the SS Atlantic, Nova Scotia’s worst shipwreck, written…
Oceangate Expeditions has released new footage from its most recent submersible expedition to the Titanic’s…
Near Russell Island, the Philo Scoville was trapped in a severe wind. Her rigging collapsed…