The U.S. coastline is a treasure trove of maritime history. With more than 95,000 miles of shoreline and hundreds of…
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The most expensive salvage operations in maritime history were also the most complex undertakings in the industry, which required advanced…
The U.S boasts one of the most extensive and commercially viable inland waterway corridors or networks, spanning over 25,000 miles.…
The history of maritime trade is rich with stories of ships carrying valuable cargoes, especially during the age of exploration…
The biggest fires on ships ever reported include catastrophic maritime disasters, which resulted in the loss of several lives and…
The tallest maritime crane used in offshore construction is found on the semi-submersible crane vessel called SSCV Selipnir, owned and…
Jeddah Light is the tallest operational lighthouse in the world and a major maritime landmark at the entrance of the…
The tallest ship mast ever installed on a sailing vessel can be found on the superyacht Mirabella V, now known…
Zhonghai Emeishan is the biggest floating dry dock in the world, built to repair and construct very large ships and…
The biggest ship collision ever recorded at sea is the 1987 catastrophe, involving a Philippine passenger ferry, Dona Paz and…