1930 steam-powered drifter film star
Chris Graham on 3rd March 2022
Lydia Eva, the 1930 steam-powered drifter is to take a starring roll in a new blockbuster movie, called Wonka.
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P&O’s 1948 turbine steamer Himalaya
Chris Graham on 25th February 2022
Here's a brief insight into the life and times of P&O's turbine steamer Himalaya, which cruised for many years between London and Australia.
1913 steam tug Kerne is back!
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2022
After more than three years of hard work, 1913 steam tug Kerne has returned to steam, as Paul Kirkbride reports.
Cunard’s Saxonia Class ocean liners
Chris Graham on 16th February 2022
Daniel Geare charts the history of Cunard’s Saxonia Class ocean liners built for the Canadian service, and their successful cruising careers.
The Royal Navy’s first submarine
Chris Graham on 11th February 2022
James Hendrie tells the fascinating story of the Royal Navy's first submarine, Holland 1, which is now on display in Gosport.
Disastrous world water speed record attempt
Chris Graham on 4th February 2022
Author Steve Holter tells the story of John Cobb’s ultimately fatal attempt on the World Water Speed record some seventy years ago.
USS Tarawa; a mid-1970s ground-breaker
Chris Graham on 1st February 2022
The first Landing Helicopter Assault ship, USS Tarawa, joined the US Navy in 1976. Patrick Boniface recalls this ground-breaking warship.
1910 wooden canal boat saved!
Chris Graham on 18th January 2022
Colin Wareing reports on the chance discover, rescue and on-going restoration of a wonderful, 1910 wooden canal boat.
British warship exports in the 1960s and ’70s
Chris Graham on 13th January 2022
Conrad Waters provides a fascinating, photographic retrospective of British warship exports during the 1960s and 1970s.
The battle of Leyte Gulf
Chris Graham on 7th January 2022
Japan built the mightiest battleships ever, but WW2 gave them little chance to take advantage, until Leyte Gulf, as John Grehan explains.
Cruise Ship Guide
Chris Graham on 26th December 2021
This new Cruise Ship Guide by Alan Moorhouse provides a fantastic overview of the modern operators and their amazing fleets.
Famous transatlantic Queens
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2021
Cunard Line’s famous transatlantic Queens have fascinating histories, now recounted by QM2 designer Stephen Payne in a new book.
Kentish Sail Association’s 48th Swale Match
Chris Graham on 14th December 2021
James Hamilton reports from the long-awaited Kentish Sail Association's 48th Swale Match for vintage sailing enthusiasts.
Amazing, between-the-wars images
Chris Graham on 6th December 2021
Jim Shaw showcases the amazing, between-the-wars images produced by official Panama Canal photographer, Ernest ‘Red’ Hallen.
