The renowned ‘Great storm’ of November 1703 hit the west coast of England, resulting in ships being driven ashore or,[…]
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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
The renowned ‘Great storm’ of November 1703 hit the west coast of England, resulting in ships being driven ashore or,[…]
Read moreThe Brest and Douarnenez Festivals take place every four years. In 2020, the Festival is postponed due to the worldwide[…]
Read moreIn 2016, a fleet of OGA members sailed in company from the East Coast, Netherlands and Solent to the Festival[…]
Read moreIn this extract by Daniel Defoe, he reflects on the town of Plymouth, noting its importance as a safe anchorage[…]
Read moreMany ships have been lost off the westernmost rocks of the Isles of Scilly, one of the most well known[…]
Read moreSince the age of the train, we’ve crossed the Channel from Dover to Calais by steamship, ferry, hovercraft and, since[…]
Read moreÎle Vierge marks the south-western limit of the English Channel and is a small islet off the approach to l’Aber[…]
Read moreThis archive footage from a Pathe Gazette, 1932 shows the Bishop blessing the fleet as they depart St Malo to[…]
Read moreEnkhuizen has been a major harbour since the middle ages, and its links with herring fishing are still recognised today[…]
Read moreUntil the 16th century, Douarnenez was a busy commercial centre exporting local cloth, but its greatest period of prosperity was[…]
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