The realm of oceanic navigation consists of a number of superstitions. Among others, haunted ships have always been typecast as omens of ill luck and
Ancient Folklores of sea navigation and voyages have been agog with tales of sea monsters stalking vessels and ships. For centuries, the unexplored depths of
Christopher Columbus might have discovered America, but Christopher Columbus’ ships are the ones that deserve immediate recognition. However, despite decades of dedicated searching by archaeologists,
Boats have been used by mankind for thousands of years and are older than any other form of transportation. They have been used throughout history
It is indisputable that the discovery of oil has dramatically changed human life. Oil dominates our daily life in several forms. However, at the same
Shipwrecking is truly a big loss of material possessions and human lives. A rough estimate by the United Nations shows at least 3 million shipwrecks
Some fictional accounts take their credence from factual existences. The Bell Rock or the Inchcape Rock is the perfect example of the previous statement as
Unearthed by a group of sub-water explorers in 2011, a 60-meter-wide unique entity with a vast disc, twice the size of a football field, rests
The shipping industry has grown manifold in the past few decades. As trade grew, big players commissioned the construction of bigger ships, especially oil tankers.
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