The amazing record of 1940s battleship USS Wisconsin
Chris Graham on 29th February 2024
James Hendrie spotlights the 1940s battleship USS Wisconsin, recipient of six battle stars in WW2, the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm.
Ships Monthly
North Carr Lightship faces an uncertain future
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2024
We consider the uncertain future of the once influential North Carr Lightship as her metal construction reaches critical condition.
Life and times of the pocket battleship Admiral Graf von Spee
Chris Graham on 19th December 2023
James Hendrie recounts the short career of the German pocket battleship, Admiral Graf von Spee, which sank nine ships before being stopped.
The life and times of the unique HMS Swiftsure
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2023
Conrad Waters reviews the career of HMS Swiftsure, the final Royal Navy cruiser to be delivered during World War II.
Great Christmas gift ideas from Kelsey Media!
Chris Graham on 2nd November 2023
Great Christmas gift ideas for the heritage machines enthusiast in your life! Check out what's available now from the Kelsey Media shop.
1899 Sir Walter Scott back on the water!
Chris Graham on 29th August 2023
This historic 1899 steam ship Sir Walter Scott has returned to service on Loch Katrine, following a £750,000 renovation project.
Eventful times for HMS Albion
Chris Graham on 16th August 2023
Neil McCart recounts two eventful years in the career of HMS Albion, after her conversion from an aircraft carrier to a commando carrier.
Flagships of the Year appointed
Chris Graham on 27th July 2023
National Historic Ships UK has appointed six historic vessels to act as its Flagships of the Year, flying the flag for maritime heritage.
1896 tall ship secures more essential funding
Chris Graham on 18th July 2023
Historic 1896 tall ship secures additional funding for essential restoration work to help secure its long-term future on the River Clyde.
1914 HMS Caroline restoration continuing well
Chris Graham on 10th July 2023
We bring an encouraging update as the restoration of HMS Caroline, the last surviving warship from the Battle of Jutland, continues.
Famous 1960s Radio Caroline trawler to be saved!
Chris Graham on 29th June 2023
We report on the funds being raised to save the 1960s trawler made famous as the ship from which Radio Caroline was broadcast.
Remembering the Canadian City Line
Chris Graham on 20th May 2023
Jim Shaw remembers the short-lived Canadian City Line that worked the trade routes from Canada to India, Pakistan and Ceylon in the 1970s.
Classic cargo ships on the St Lawrence river
Chris Graham on 15th May 2023
Jim Shaw looks at some of the cargo ships which called at the Canadian port of Montreal in the post-war era.
Royal Navy changes over the past 70 years
Chris Graham on 26th April 2023
Paul Brown takes time to assess the significant changes made to the Royal Navy during the second Elizabethan age.
