This extract is from the Illustrated London News, 8 January 1853 and reports on a horrific shipwreck and explosion with[…]
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Sailing By: Tales from our oceans, seas, coasts and inland waterways
Collecting 'tales of sail' from around the world to link with modern-day sailors
In this category we bring tales of sail associated with serious weather, maritime history, seafaring adventures, battles or achievements and national events.
This extract is from the Illustrated London News, 8 January 1853 and reports on a horrific shipwreck and explosion with[…]
Read moreThe English East Coast town of Deal was well known to mariners in the 18th and 19th centuries. In this[…]
Read moreThis 1859 Atlantic crossing sets the unusual scene for the first cricket tour to America. Following the cricketers’ experiences crossing the[…]
Read moreAfter a brief introduction to the ‘Dunkirk Little Ships’ Keith Mosley shares his experiences of the 2015 Return to Dunkirk[…]
Read more30′ Leigh-on-Sea cockle boat, ‘Letitia’ fishing no. LO220, later MN19, was built 1938 and retired from fishing in 1996. Like[…]
Read moreAs a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) decided to postpone the Return to[…]
Read moreHere’s an interesting tale about Eustace the Monk, a colourful character who worked for both King John of England and[…]
Read moreBased on research in local newspapers of the time, this article illustrates some tragic losses and heroic rescue attempts off[…]
Read moreIn this extract by Daniel Defoe, he reflects on the town of Plymouth, noting its importance as a safe anchorage[…]
Read moreBuilt by D&W Henderson of Partick, Glasgow for Prince Edward, crowned King Edward VII in 1902, ‘HMY Britannia’ was designed[…]
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