Ships
A look into all things Nautical.
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31st Jul 2021 - The “Empress of China” was one of the first Merchant Ships built by the newly Independent United States of America, and launched in 1783. …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed by Spain during it's Armada Period, they were popular from the 15th to 18th Centuries. A transitional vessel between a schooner and a brig & …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen as early as the 13th Century, Balinger's were small vessels that were extremely common in fishing commerce in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Weighi …
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31st Jul 2021 - Named for Christopher Columbus' Navigator (and namesake of “America”) The Italian Training Ship “Amerigo Vespucci”, was built …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in Russia around the 11th Century, The Koch Ship was a special classification of vessels, designed to be small with 2 Masts for wind power. …
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31st Jul 2021 - Built in 1841, The “Saladin” was an English Barque-Class of ship, used for cargo transport and import/export duties. She displaced some 55 …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “La Armistad” started life out being constructed in America as a Sloop and named The “Friendship” in 1836. Serving as a ca …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “Great Republic” was an American Clipper Ship, considered one of the largest types ever built. Built in 1852 (and launched a year late …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Vessel, ''Susan Constant'' was a Fly Boat (one of 3), built by The English Virginia Expedition (aka The Virginia Company). She was constructed of …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another ship implement that developed into a make shift “Boarding/Anti-Boarding” weapon, The 17th Century Marlinspike (so named for the ac …