Museums 192 Underwater Archaeology 100
Ancient Rome 4 Disasters 8 Great Lakes 8 Napoleonic Wars 14 Piracy 64 Sea Chanties 29 Ships 175 Shipwrecks 37 US Civil War 30 Vikings 12
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Maritime - By Historical Region, Living History, Recreation 11
The Age of SailThe Age of Sail
Includes pictures of modern tall ships, nautical engravings for sale and archived for research, and 200 photographs of ocean liners from the 1960s.
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Archives and Collections SocietyArchives and Collections Society
A not-for-profit foundation dedicated to maritime heritage and history, preservation and conservation, research and education through the written word and the arts.
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Australia's Maritime WorldAustralia's Maritime World
Australia's maritime history and current attractions, activities and adventures for sea, ship and shore lovers.
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The Battle of the SaintesThe Battle of the Saintes
The 1782 naval battle which revolutionised naval tactics and changed Caribbean history for 200 years.
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BIshipBIship
All subjects connected with the shipping company British India Steam Navigation.
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Blue Funnel LineBlue Funnel Line
Sail into the past and visit my Blue Funnel Line pages. From Astyanax and Automedon to Gastor and Nestor.
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Captain John Smith: Four Hundred ProjectCaptain John Smith: Four Hundred Project
The history, schedule, reenactment voyage, information on the John Smith Water Trail, and educational resources.
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Carl Ossian JohnsonCarl Ossian Johnson
Swedish pioneer in the South African fishing and whaling industry.
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Chicago Maritime SocietyChicago Maritime Society
Features a collection of Eastland Disaster artifacts and historical information. Offers programs, research, a kids section, and community outreach.
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The Development of Square-rigged ShipThe Development of Square-rigged Ship
Describes the development of sail from the carrack to the full-rigger in illustrated articles; includes related links and a study guide.
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Farewell to the China BoatsFarewell to the China Boats
Photographs of life at sea in the Blue Funnel Line in the mid-20th century, reports of a WWII lifeboat journey, and old mariners' documents.
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French LinesFrench Lines
This archive collection retraces 150 years of French maritime history through the history of famous liners (Normandie, France) and merchant navy.
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The Gjenvick-Gjønvik ArchivesThe Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives
Provides information and documents about steamships including brochures, passenger lists, and immigration documents.
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Hakluyt SocietyHakluyt Society
Promoting public knowledge of records on the history of exploration, navigation, maritime history and travels.
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Haze Gray & UnderwayHaze Gray & Underway
Extensive naval history and photography site.
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A History of NavigationA History of Navigation
Flash animation plotting the history of navigation through the ages from the BBC.
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International Journal of Naval HistoryInternational Journal of Naval History
A forum of naval history designed to stimulate naval historical research and to foster communication among naval historians. Current and archived issues, editorial board listings, letters, and submission guidelines.
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Internet Naval HistoryInternet Naval History
Comprehensive guide to twentieth century naval history by a published naval author. Includes a guide to finding information on ex-naval relatives and the warships they served on.
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Jack Hall: The Matchstick ManJack Hall: The Matchstick Man
A collection of created musical instruments eight decades ago while working on board an American owned tramp steamer.
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The Kentish Knock CompanyThe Kentish Knock Company
Forum on military and naval history, especially the Anglo-Dutch Wars and history of warship design.
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King Island Maritime Heritage TrailKing Island Maritime Heritage Trail
A virtual tour via clickable map of shipwrecks, lighthouses, ports and related sites around this island between Australia and Tasmania.
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The Last Ocean LinersThe Last Ocean Liners
Trade routes and sailing schedules including images and facts.
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LatitudeLatitude
The art and science of fifteenth century navigation.
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Les CorsairesLes Corsaires
Features a database about French privateers including name, harbor, boat, and century.
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The Mariners' Museum: Age of ExplorationThe Mariners' Museum: Age of Exploration
On-line exhibition showing maritime discovery from ancient times to Captain Cook's 1768 voyage to the South Pacific.
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Maritime Heritage NetworkMaritime Heritage Network
Features attractions, organizations, stories of native traditions, intrepid explorers, pioneer sea captains and vessels, industrialists, and ordinary working people, and learning resources.
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Maritime Heritage ProjectMaritime Heritage Project
Passengers, ships, and captains arriving in San Francisco in the 19th century, plus news and tall tales of the Barbary Coast.
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Maritime History Citations for the Oxford English DictionaryMaritime History Citations for the Oxford English Dictionary
Historical nautical terminology.
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Maritime History of the Great LakesMaritime History of the Great Lakes
Collection of original documents and links, including ship lists, regional histories, government reports, and newspaper accounts on shipping on the St. Lawrence River and these North American lakes.
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The Maritime History Virtual ArchivesThe Maritime History Virtual Archives
A compendium of naval history, seamanship, ships, duties of officers and men.
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MaritimeDigital ArchiveMaritimeDigital Archive
Focuses on the history and specifications of vessels that includes photos, scanned papers and postcards.
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Merchant Navy NostalgiaMerchant Navy Nostalgia
British merchant ships of the 40's, 50's and 60's with history and pictures.
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Naval HistoryNaval History
Providing information on things related to maritime history. Currently includes ships and books.
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The Naval Order of the United StatesThe Naval Order of the United States
The history and heritage society of the United States sea services.
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NOVA: LongitudeNOVA: Longitude
NOVA Online presents the search for longitude.
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Practical Shipping VocabularyPractical Shipping Vocabulary
Term and abbreviation finder. Searchable database containing common marine terms, acronyms and abbreviations.
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Robert NapierRobert Napier
A biography by Brian D. Osborne of the "Father of Clyde Shipbuilding", printed by Dumbarton District Libraries (1991).
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Royal Navy Songs & DittiesRoyal Navy Songs & Ditties
A comprehensive collection and their histories.
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Sailing Navies 1650-1850Sailing Navies 1650-1850
Information on naval operations during the period 1650-1850 and a listing of age of sail related fiction.
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Sailing ShipsSailing Ships
Descriptions, sketches and photographs of ships from the Viking period to Modern times.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkSan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
A fleet of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, a maritime museum, and library. Boatbuilding and woodworking workshops.
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Schooner ManSchooner Man
A site for lovers of all tall ships.
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Ship Force LevelsShip Force Levels
U.S. Navy active ship force levels, 1917-1998.
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Ship NamesShip Names
An alphabetical list of US Navy ships.
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Ships NostalgiaShips Nostalgia
Forum and discussion board on general issues, people, ships and shipping, navies, and other maritime issues including galleries.
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South Seas - Voyaging and Cross-Cultural Encounters in the PacificSouth Seas - Voyaging and Cross-Cultural Encounters in the Pacific
An online information resource for the history of European voyaging and cross-cultural encounters in the Pacific between 1760 and 1800.
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The Spice RoutesThe Spice Routes
Essay of routes from Southeast Asia to Africa and onward from the ancient to medieval periods focusing on the Cinnamon Route and the Clove Route.
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The Texas NaviesThe Texas Navies
Historical information and pictures of the three Texas Navies - the first two fighting in Texas' war with Mexico, the third being a modern association.
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Through Mighty SeasThrough Mighty Seas
Sailing ships and schooners of the North West of England (Lancaster, Barrow, Whitehaven, Maryport, Workington and the Isle of Man).
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Traditional Boats and Tall Ships MagazineTraditional Boats and Tall Ships Magazine
A bi-monthly magazine for lovers of sail. Includes selected magazine articles, reviews, discussion forum, photo gallery, and related links.
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Traditional Navigation in the Western PacificTraditional Navigation in the Western Pacific
Traditional navigation by Pacific islanders involves no compasses or charts.
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Urbain's Nautical PageUrbain's Nautical Page
Articles of European origin with photographs.
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USN Ship NamingUSN Ship Naming
Ship naming in the united states navy.
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World Ship SocietyWorld Ship Society
International non-profit organization for maritime and naval history. Publishes Marine News and organizes local branches.
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World Ship TrustWorld Ship Trust
International organization dedicated to preservation of historic ships, merchant and military.
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