The wreck now lies on the floor of a small harbor on the island of Nosy Boraha off the northeast coast of Madagascar, which ...

In the 16th century, explorers’ sailing ships were the backbone of the Age of Exploration, enabling voyages across vast oceans to discover new lands, establish trade routes, and map the unknown world.

Dubrovnik may not have dragons or dire wolves, but it’s got plenty of remarkable history of its own, evidently still waiting ...

An underwater construction worker discovered an 18th-century shipwreck off the coast of the picturesque port town of ...

According to the Associated Press, the shipwreck was first spotted in April by underwater construction worker Ivan Bukelic ...

But the shipwreck revealed its age when his crew spotted a copper sheath on the vessel. In the 18th century, copper was used by the Royal Navy to protect wooden ships from barnacles and shipworms.

Inside, visitors can explore four decks, including the captain’s quarters and sailor bunks, and learn how 15th-century navigators crossed uncharted oceans by starlight, compass, and guesswork.

The tall ship will be moored at Poole Quay from Wednesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 22, becoming a floating museum for the duration. Visitors will be able to explore the decks, cabins and crew ...

I stepped on deck for HMB Endeavour’s voyage from Hobart to Sydney, the return leg of the ship’s first outing on the open sea in five years. Here’s my diary of what life was like on board.

Published: January 20, 2025 3:40pm EST Imagine you are at sea facing a violent battle with an enemy ship. The experienced 17th-century surgeon John Moyle asked his reader to do just that.

It evokes 17th-century pirate vessels flying the skull-and-crossbones, 18th century ships-of-the-line bristling with cannons, or even 19th-century clipper ships in full sail bringing tea to ...