Enormous Navy fuel ship launched in San Diego at time of growing global tensions
The USNS Lucy Stone — which bears the name of an influential 18th-century women’s rights advocate — became the latest in a ...
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Fisherman finds 19th century revolver in Eau Claire River
There isn't a serial number on the gun. If the owner wants to claim it, they'll have to describe it to police.
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Pura vida on the Star Clipper in Costa Rica
The ship was the first cruise ship to achieve an International Air Pollution Certificate, and its eco-credentials have been ...
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15-year-old Patrick O’Brien drew the short straw. He was killed and eaten by the rest of the crew – Irish cannibals on the high seas
There’s a dark chapter of history behind two paintings in Sheppard’s Legacy of the Big House auction, which takes place in Durrow, Co Laois from September 24 to 26. Both show 19th-century sailing ...
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Feature: A four-century long journey home across the Atlantic
On May 13, 2024, the Ghanaian capital of Accra witnessed an emotional homecoming as Stevie Wonder, an iconic American ...
Midcoast festivals embrace the fall spirit
For 23 years every September over 10,000 Damariscotta River oysters have been shucked, slurped, and revered for their ...
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The sunny English island with a walking trail that reveals its colourful past
On the Isle of Wight, uncover a history of smuggling via cosy pubs, picturesque villages and a relaunched hotel ...