The Sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck
The German battleship Bismarck, one of the most formidable naval warships of World War II, embarked on its maiden voyage…
That Time the USS Wisconsin Collided With a Destroyer
On May 6, 1956, the USS Wisconsin, a massive Iowa-class battleship, collided with the USS Eaton, a smaller Fletcher-class destroyer,…
The Momsen Lung – A Development in Submarine Escape Technology
The Momsen Lung was a submarine escape device invented in the early 1930s by Charles Momsen, following several submarine disasters…
Operation Dynamo – The Evacuation of Dunkirk
The evacuation of Dunkirk, known as Operation Dynamo, took place between May 26 and June 4, 1940, successfully rescuing over…
The Mysterious Case of the SS Ourang Medan
The Ourang Medan is a legendary ghost ship purportedly discovered adrift in the Strait of Malacca in the late 1940s,…
U-995 – The German Submarine you can Visit
U-995 is a Type VIIC/41 German submarine that was launched during World War II and is now preserved as a…
That Time the Prinz Eugen Collided With the Light Cruiser Leipzig
The Prinz Eugen, a prominent heavy cruiser of the German Kriegsmarine, served extensively during World War II, becoming known for…
USS New Jersey is America’s Most Decorated Battleship
The USS New Jersey (BB-62) is an Iowa-class battleship renowned for its extensive service in the U.S. Navy, seeing action…
HOLD FAST: A History of Sailors Tattoos
Tattoos have been a part of human history for thousands of years. Evidence of tattooing dates back to ancient civilizations…
Ghost Ships: Haunting World of Abandoned Vessels
Maritime ghost stories have long captured the imagination of sailors and landlubbers alike. The vast and often treacherous oceans have…