1945 Guppy-type American submarine to be scrapped
Chris Graham on 29th April 2022
We report on the sad news that the 1945, Guppy-type American submarine exhibited for years in Charlestone Harbour, USA, is to be scrapped.
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Spurn Lightship’s future secured
Chris Graham on 13th April 2022
We report on the great news that, thanks to additional funding, the future of the Spurn Lightship has been secured.
1913 River Dart paddle steamer’s future in doubt
Chris Graham on 16th March 2022
We report on the uncertain future of the 1913, former River Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle, which was withdrawn from service in 1962.
HMS Warrior’s important records
Chris Graham on 9th March 2022
We report on how HMS Warrior's archive of historical weather readings is being used to better understand the climate during the 19th century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prince Philip’s naval ships
Chris Graham on 24th November 2021
Paul Brown describes the 14-year Royal Navy career of the late Prince Philip, who became HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
