Early on June 29, 1942, the 8,032-ton British steam tanker HMS Empire Mica cruised east through calm waters toward Key West, Florida, where it planned to join a convoy bound for the United Kingdom.

Modern nuclear submarines are some of the most complex machines of war ever constructed. They can remain at sea for years, can submerge for extended lengths of time, and they run almost silently. They ...

The hunt for lost Nazi U-Boats, and the treasures they carried, is on in History Channel’s new series “The Lost U-Boats of WWII” set to premiere Tuesday, February 27 at 10 p.m. In tonight’s episode, ...

The Bronze Age Boat Discoveries exhibition at Must Farm includes not only the three preserved vessels but also replica tools, interactive displays, and demonstrations of ancient craft techniques.

As a part of Al Larson Boat Shop’s 100-year anniversary that year, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro presented a ...

Before 1993 a county-supported festival called Bayfest, existed to celebrate the maritime heritage of Georgetown County. The head of the event resigned, and a small group of business people ...

THE HISTORY BOOKS — It was a rough month for Santa Monica journalists a century ago. There was the woman knocked out by an assailant on the rails. She came to right as the train approached. There was ...

Orlando celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lake Eola's swan boats with a new golden-hued addition to the fleet.