110-year-old American battleship set for restoration
Chris Graham on 27th October 2022
We report on the 110-year-old American battleship that's just been moved to a dry dock for the start of a $35 million restoration in Texas.
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County class ships of the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 19th October 2022
Conrad Waters provides a photographic review of the Royal Navy’s famous County class ships, an impressive heavy cruiser design.
Fjordsteam 2022 attracts historic ships
Chris Graham on 10th October 2022
We report on on the recent and vert successful Fjordsteam 2022 event in Norway, which attracted some very interesting historic ships.
Kiel Canal classic from the 1970s
Chris Graham on 29th September 2022
Here’s a selection of photographs taken by the late Gordon Turner, of classic cargo ships in the, described by Jim Shaw. Kiel Canal: Carrying the profile of a tanker, the 10,898dwt cargo ship Chopin was built in 1959 by Yugoslavia’s…
Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta
Chris Graham on 23rd September 2022
James Hamilton reports on the very enjoyable Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta that took place recently in Brixham harbour, Devon.
Terrible losses sustained by the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 20th September 2022
Conrad Waters recounts the terrible losses sustained by the Royal Navy and its Commonwealth allies between November 1941 and May 1942.
1975 former Sealink ferry now operating in Greece
Chris Graham on 8th September 2022
We report on a 1975 former Sealink ferry that's found a new lease of life having swapped the English Channel for sunny Greek waters.
The world’s only full-rigged tall ship
Chris Graham on 31st August 2022
Steve Newman spotlights Royal Clipper, the world's only steel-hulled, five-masted, full-rigged tall ship that's still afloat.
1931 steam tug finds new home on the Medway
Chris Graham on 26th August 2022
We report on the historic, 1931 steam tug that's found a new home on the Medway, although its future remains uncertain.
1956 passenger vessel Friesland
Chris Graham on 14th August 2022
Kevin Hoggett provides an update on the 1956 passenger vessel Friesland and her current role as a popular excursion boat.
The first aircraft carriers
Chris Graham on 9th August 2022
As part of celebrating a century of the aircraft carrier, David Hobbs charts the arrival of the first of these naval giants.
The decisive Battle of Midway explained
Chris Graham on 24th July 2022
Conrad Waters recounts the decisive Battle of Midway, which was a turning point in the Pacific theatre during World War II.
HMS Victory’s 10-year renovation plan announced
Chris Graham on 11th July 2022
John Megoran explains the once-in-a-generation renovation project that's about to start on Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
117-year-old Canadian tugboat sinks
Chris Graham on 4th July 2022
We report on the unfortunate sinking of the 117-year-old Canadian tugboat, James Whalen, which occurred recently in Toronto.
