Radio Caroline
It was 1964. I was 18 years old and serving my time in the Harland and Wolff shipyard when I first heard that famous jingle on 199 meters MW: Radio …
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Marine History
Showing guides and explainers filed under Marine History.
History of the Liberty Ships from World War 2: The Fatally Flawed Ships
This is an historical article about the Liberty class cargo ships, which were built very rapidly and in large numbers, but suffered from catastrophic …
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Types of Shipboard Cranes
This article will give you the clear picture about the various shipboard cranes, their working, maintenance, and safety cut-outs.
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Advantages of Catamarans and Catamaran Hull Speeds Calculation
This article provides a summary of the advantages of catamarans, as well as a description of the important factors that limit catamaran hull speed.
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What is the Biggest USA Naval Aircraft Carrier Now?
This article describes what the biggest aircraft carrier in the US is. It also describes some amazing facts about this biggest aircraft carrier in the …
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Ancient Mesopotamia Sailboats: An Introduction
Mesopotamian civilization was one of the first civilizations to flourish. They were the inventors of wheels, cuneiform, and sailboats. Sailboats were …
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What is the Biggest Boat in the World?
What is the biggest boat in the world? This article answers that question by discussing the absolute largest boat, the largest boat currently in …
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Ancient War Ship Types - Biremes and Triremes - Human Powered Ships of the Phoenicians and Romans
Biremes and Triremes are both types of ancient war ships which were used extensively during the Roman Era. The article describes the history, …
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Cause & Effects of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: Environmental Impact
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill left behind a trail of dead bodies of thousands of birds and animals. One of the worst kind of disasters ever caused and …
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Clipper Sailing Ships
A clipper ship can be defined as the fastest sailing ship. In fact this is how clipper ships where known as when they were introduced way back in the …
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