Mast removal begins on sunken WWII ‘bomb ship’ in Thames
Work has begun to remove the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery, a Second World War wreck that has...
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Historic tall ship Le Français returns to service after refit
The 47m tall ship Le Français, built in 1948, has been refitted ahead of its 2026 working season, which...
Second phase of Buckler’s Hard shipyard excavation gets underway
The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust has partnered with the Maritime Archaeology Trust and local volunteers to launch the next...
Mast removal to begin on sunken WWII ‘bomb ship’ in Thames
Work to remove the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery will begin in early September, the UK government has...
Historic schooner once used by Jacques Cousteau sinks in New York Harbor
A historic schooner that once served as a racing yacht, Coast Guard vessel, research ship and floating restaurant has...
Nautical Archaeology Society receives largest grant in 50-year history for Sandwich Bay project
The Nautical Archaeology Society has received a £199,060 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project focused...
Video: Watch as HMS Victory masts removed during major repairs
HMS Victory is having its remaining masts removed during three overnight crane lifts this week, as work continues on...
BBC Oceans presenter appointed Nautical Archaeology Society president
Maritime archaeologist and BBC Oceans presenter Prof Lucy Blue has been appointed president of the Nautical Archaeology Society following...
Video: Replica of Christopher Columbus’ ship vanishes beneath the waves
Marigalante, a replica of Christopher Columbus’ galleon (Santa María), which has been used as a tourist attraction for circle...
Imray to continue producing nautical charts and books
Nautical chart publisher Imray has formed a new joint venture with Austrian publisher Freytag and Berndt. Imray is a...
World War II explosives provide home for thriving marine life
According to a new scientific study, warheads left over from World War II are busily supporting life underneath the...
