Oil spill incidents only vary in their magnitude and the extent of loss to maritime life-forms they leave behind. The ABT Summer oil spill is
A popular myth exists that it is bad luck to rename a boat. It is unclear whether this applies to “boats” as big as a
Certain people’s aspirations and dreams to find more about the planet they inhabit have made technological developments possible throughout centuries. The Challenger Expedition carried out
The Clifford J. Rodgers cargo ship bears a unique recognition in maritime history as the world’s first purpose built container ship. The container vessel plied
The Halifax explosion is regarded an unparalleled chapter in the history of maritime disasters. A cargo ship accident that occurred between a French ship carrying
Even in death there are many traditions and customs. In the ancient world, in some cultures like those of the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings, the
Valentine’s Day being a day for loved ones is a well known fact. But what is not widely known across masses is that even sailors
In 2012, the world observed the bereaved centennial celebration of the sinking of the Titanic, the world’s most widely known and esteemed ship of all
Introducing a topic about wartime maritime disaster, invariably leads one to broach the topic of the ill-fated Wilhelm Gustloff, termed as the deadliest maritime disaster
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