When the RMS Titanic sank in 1912, the outraged public demanded tectonic shifts in the shipping industry. One such development was the 1915 Seamen’s Act
The Shipyard
Kommuna – How the Oldest Ship in the Russian Navy Outlived Two Empires
A major problem with early submarines was that diving underwater was often easier than floating back to the surface. And since oxygen supply on board
Nuclear Submarine Collisions of the Cold War
The atomic bomb defined the latter half of the 20th century and continues to shape the global geopolitical framework to the present day. The prospect
Cruise Ships of the Soviet Union
Ah, the Soviet Union – dazzling Mayday parades, heroic cosmonauts, indestructible cars, and luxury cruise vacations… Wait, what? Yes, luxury cruises. Despite a well-deserved Spartan
Chinese Junks: Emperors of the East
The Age of Sail – those three glorious centuries of European domination of the oceans – are considered by many on my side of the
Willem Ruys – From Ocean Liner to Cruise Ship
Having a Dutch uncle has its privileges, and I am not only referring to the generous portion of premium Gouda and wry humor on my
Monitor Novgorod – the Tsar’s Pancake-Warship
The late 19th century was an age of vigorous experimentation, with enough talent and money spent on extravagant naval innovations to make our modern shipbuilders
Knapp’s Roller Boat: The Most Bizarre Vessel on Lake Ontario
Anyone who has watched a logrolling competition must have wondered how such heavy logs can stay afloat, with people sprinting on top. The same phenomenon
Weddings at Sea: Everything You Need to (And Didn’t) Know
Valentine’s Day is a busy time for lovebirds, wedding-planners, and (most recently) cruise lines. Stretching their flags of convenience to the maximum, popular brands like
Christmas on the Titanic – What Would It Have Been Like?
As many other admirers of the legendary RMS Titanic, I have my spells of daydreaming – what if she hadn’t sunk on her maiden voyage?