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The World’s Most Famous Ships

Top 10 Most Famous Ships People have been using ships to travel for centuries and this remains one of the most exciting and romantic ways of getting around. These days, thousands of different destinations around the world can be reached … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Keep Your Ship Deck Safer

A lot of things can go wrong when you are out at sea and if you are not vigilant things that you have overlooked can easily lead to trouble. One of the main things to do to avoid trouble is … Continue reading

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Top 10 Most Famous Ships of All Time

1. HMS Victory One of the most famous ships in the history of the Royal Navy (as seen above), Victory was the ship of Horatio Nelson when the British triumphed at the Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson was ultimately killed on … Continue reading

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How Ships Have Changed Over The Years

While the earliest boats date back approximately 10,000 years, they were simple vessels made from tying logs together or hollowing them out. The first real ships are believed to have been created by the Ancient Egyptians, starting around 4000 BC … Continue reading

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How Do Large Ships Successfully Ride out Hurricanes?

  The decision to ride out a hurricane is never an easy one for the master of a large ship, as he may be responsible for the lives of hundreds of people. Large ships are constructed of heavy steel and … Continue reading

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The Bottle Which Launched a Thousand Ships – Ceremonial Ship Launching

  Seamen and sailors are notoriously superstitious, from Albatross sightings to whistling on deck. There are certain things that sailors will do to ensure they have a safe and profitable journey. These traditions begin as soon as a new ship … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Ship Deck Safe

  It’s not for nothing that people say ‘Worse things happen at sea’. There are many hazards to guard against, and the deck of a ship requires particular care. Aside from the rolling of the sea causing an unstable footing, … Continue reading

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