Although battleships were supplanted by aircraft carriers by the end of World War II, they remain a testament to a bygone era of warfare—and a symbol of their nations’ might.

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Modern cargo ships face real threats from pirates, yet most sail unarmed — relying on bizarre but surprisingly effective ...

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For most of its history, Ben Line was one of Scotland’s largest shipowners. It no longer owns ships — today it is an agency ...

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American battleships were a symbol of naval power for decades but became obsolete with the rise of missiles and other ...

If you’re planning a cruise to the Last Frontier next year, understand that the ship you choose — and where it sails — can ...

The experimental sail technology, on the rotor ship Buckau, was first demonstrated in 1925 on a journey carrying timber from ...

Though often overlooked, US–China wartime cooperation left a maritime legacy that continues to shape Asia’s order today.