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How Did Ships Navigate Before GPS?
Maritime

How Did Ships Navigate Before GPS?

Before GPS, ships would navigate using the stars, birds, and even seaweed. Let's find out how these peculiar methods actually worked.
4 min read
When Was Fiberglass First Used in Boats?
Maritime

When Was Fiberglass First Used in Boats?

When did fiberglass become a popular material for building boats? How long has it been in use?
5 min read
When Was Sonar First Used?
Maritime

When Was Sonar First Used?

Are you wondering when sonar was first used? Learn all about the history of sonar in this helpful article.
5 min read
When Was the Inflatable Life Raft Invented?
Maritime

When Was the Inflatable Life Raft Invented?

How long have inflatable life rafts been around, and who invented rubber inflatable boats?
4 min read
Who Invented the Propeller For Ships?
Maritime

Who Invented the Propeller For Ships?

Ever wondered how a vessel's momentum got started? Discover the answer to the question: who invented the propeller for ships?
3 min read
When Did Ships Start Using Radar?
Maritime

When Did Ships Start Using Radar?

Are you wondering when ships started using radar? Learn the history of radar in naval conflict in this helpful article!
5 min read
What Was the First Propeller-Driven Ship?
Maritime

What Was the First Propeller-Driven Ship?

Are you wondering what the first propeller-driven ship was? Learn the fascinating history of boat propellers in this informative article!
5 min read
When Was the Catamaran Invented?
Maritime

When Was the Catamaran Invented?

Look at how multi-hulled vessels have evolved over the millennia to find out when was the catamaran invented.
4 min read
The First Mass Produced Car: A Brief History of the Ford Model T
Automotive

The First Mass Produced Car: A Brief History of the Ford Model T

Did you know the Model T was the first mass produced car? Learn more about this American icon and its impact on automotive history.
5 min read
When Was The Ice Breaker Invented?
Maritime

When Was The Ice Breaker Invented?

Ice breakers are great for cutting through pack ice. But, when was the first ice breaker invented? Find out here.
4 min read
The First Tugboat
Maritime

The First Tugboat

Tugboats are the workhorses of ports all over the world but how long have they been around and what did we do before the advent of the steam engine?
4 min read
When Did Ships First Use Cannons
Maritime

When Did Ships First Use Cannons

Have you ever wondered when ships first began making use of cannons, and how this came about?
4 min read
Who Invented the Jet Ski?
Maritime

Who Invented the Jet Ski?

Who actually invented the jet ski and why Kawasaki and 'the modern-day Viking' fought in court for nearly a decade? Here's the story.
5 min read
The History of the Aircraft Carrier
Maritime

The History of the Aircraft Carrier

How were aircraft carriers first developed, and which countries made them? Find out here.
5 min read
The History Of The Oil Tanker
Maritime

The History Of The Oil Tanker

Oil tankers dominate the shipping world. There are over 3,000 of them on the waters right now. Find out the history of the oil tanker here.
8 min read
The Interesting History of the Anchor
Maritime

The Interesting History of the Anchor

Did you know that the anchor's design hasn't changed a lot since the Archaic period? Find out more cool facts about this vital device.
5 min read
Timeline of Railway History
Rail

Timeline of Railway History

The timeline of railway history is long and extensive. Discover the history of the world's railways and train tech here.
13 min read
Who Invented The Torpedo?
Maritime

Who Invented The Torpedo?

The torpedo is one of the most devastating weapons for boats. Who invented the torpedo, though? Find out the answer, and more, here.
4 min read
World Famous Historic Cruise Ships
Maritime

World Famous Historic Cruise Ships

Find out what makes historic cruise ships world famous. Read about the most famous cruise ships in history and what put them there.
4 min read
What Was The First Cruise Ship?
Maritime

What Was The First Cruise Ship?

Ever wonder how the world of cruises got started? Discover what the world's very first cruise ship was.
4 min read
The History of Sailing
Maritime

The History of Sailing

The history of sailing is extensive. It stretches back thousands of years. Discover some of the most important parts of sailing history.
9 min read
The History Of The Hovercraft
Maritime

The History Of The Hovercraft

The hovercraft is one of the coolest modes of transport. Learn about the rise (and fall) of the hovercraft. This is the full hovercraft history.
6 min read
The History of Cruise Ships
Maritime

The History of Cruise Ships

When did the first cruise ships hit the waters? What caused a hit to the cruise ship industry in the early 1900s? Find out everything.
5 min read
Are Rivets Still Used for Ships?
Maritime

Are Rivets Still Used for Ships?

Are rivets still used for ships? Learn about the disadvantages of riveted connections and why welding and bolts have replaced them.
4 min read
When Was the First Nuclear Powered Ship Created?
Maritime

When Was the First Nuclear Powered Ship Created?

Find out when the first nuclear powered ship was created by looking at a few that are considered to be the earliest.
4 min read
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