BUZZARDS BAY — Time was when a mariner's dream was as simple as this: A tall ship and a star to steer her by. There were no automated steering or computerized helm control, no global positioning ...

In a 1979 interview, Major Frank Winnold Prentice opened up about how he survived the Titanic catastrophe in 1912. Prentice ...

What is the difference between a barnacle and a binnacle? Anyone? Anyone? Well, yes, both are related to the sea, but the difference ends there. A barnacle is a small marine animal that likes to ...

For Tony Kime, the fascination started at a funeral home in spring 2010. “I saw this absolutely gorgeous liberty ship hatch cover coffee table. I was so taken [with] it that I tried to buy it from the ...

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Today's cruise ships may have zip lines and skating rinks, but they're not all as elegant as they once were. People used to dress up in tuxedos and evening gowns. To pass the time, events like egg-and ...

Two antique ships are set to be repainted with special 'dazzle' camouflage as part of an art project marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War. Modern artists are designing a unique pattern ...

A former Royal Canadian Navy Minesweeper, sent to a salvage yard in the San Joaquin Delta and later abandoned, is sinking. The U.S. Coast Guard said the over 140-foot ship, the Chaluer, will be ...

In two to three weeks’ time, salvors are expected to completely remove the cargo vessel M/V Ocean Papa that sank off Antique last June 21, as it continues to be a hazard to sea navigation. Vice ...