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Sep 13, 2007

Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh

In: Maritime History

By: Lisa Stephenson

On January 23, 1960 Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh pulled off a feat so great people who have tried to break their record eventually don't even dare try and come close. more...

Jul 2, 2007

Chesapeake Deadrise Workboats

In: Maritime History

By: John Crandall

Becoming something of a scarcity many of these boats have gone out of service, but they are an important part of history. more...

May 21, 2007

Ironclads to Steel Hulls

In: Maritime History

By: John Crandall

After the first ironclads proved themselves, it wasn't long before iron and then steel replaced wood as the primary material for ship construction. more...

May 4, 2007

Christopher Columbus Smith

In: Maritime History

By: John Crandall

Chis Smith had a natural talent for building boats that were both functional and beautiful, and he built that into a very successful business. more...

Apr 15, 2007

The Phoenicians, Great Sailors

In: Maritime History

By: John Crandall

The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond. more...

Mar 5, 2007

Cogs, Hulks, and Hogsheads

In: Maritime History

By: John Crandall

These medieval cargo ships used wooden barrels to protect their cargo in open holds. more...

Dec 19, 2006

Christening Boats

In: Maritime History

By: John Crandall

The Vikings offered human sacrifices upon launching a new longboat. It is very likely that the wine ceremony used today dates back to the original blood ceremony. more...