What Does the Ship Designation ‘SS’ Mean?
The initialism was originally a bit of shipbuilder marketing—and now there are many different kinds of ship designations.
Women and Children First: How a Rarely-Used Maritime Practice Caused Confusion On Board the 'Titanic'
Over 100 years after 'Titanic' sank, the origins and true meaning of “women and children first” remain a source of confusion.
New Orleans steamboat tour: Exploring the city from a floating museum
Kansas City Chiefs fans hopped aboard a historic steamboat tour to take in New Orleans' beauty from the river.
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Volunteers sought for iconic Loch Lomond paddle steamer
AN 'iconic' Loch Lomond paddle steamer is seeking volunteers to join its weekend crew. The Maid of the Loch, based at Balloch, is looking for new team members to share its heritage with visitors.
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Russia’s 28,000-ton nuclear battleship powers up 2nd reactor to boost naval power
The current set of upgrades includes a remarkable increase in the 28,000 ton nuclear-powered cruiser’s strike ability.
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Maritime Time: The Marine City fire
The remains of the steamship Marine City sit along the shores of Lake Huron in just three feet of water — with some parts ...