Ships
Historians Discover 'Remarkably Intact' Shipwreck, Undisturbed Beneath Lake Michigan for 142 Years
Built for cross-lake grain trade, the poorly maintained schooner met its watery end in 1881
The U.S. Government Is Trying to Stop an Upcoming Titanic Expedition
A company is planning a mission to recover artifacts, including the famed Marconi wireless telegraph, in 2024
The Locations of These Shipwrecks Are No Longer a Secret
A marine sanctuary is letting fishers know where previously hidden wrecks can be found
Drought in Texas Reveals World War I Shipwreck
A local man happened upon the wreckage while jet skiing earlier this month
Coal Miners Discover Ancient Roman Boat in Serbia
Measuring nearly 43 feet long, the ship's remains were found near the bustling Roman city of Viminacium
View 15 Beautiful Lighthouses That Lead the Way to Serene Scenes
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest include cliffside towers and lovely landscapes
'Perfectly Preserved' Glassware Recovered From 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck
The Roman vessel may have sunk while transporting glass from the Middle East to France
See the Face of a Woman Who Died in a Shipwreck in 1628
A new facial reconstruction vividly resurrects Gertrude, one of 30 people killed during the sinking of the Swedish warship "Vasa"
You Can Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Aboard These Cruise Ships
Several cruise lines are offering special sailings for the rare celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024
New Exhibition Tells the Story of the 'Clotilda,' the Last Known American Slave Ship
A display spotlighting the schooner's survivors is now open inside the new Africatown Heritage House in Mobile, Alabama
River Cruises Will Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Travelers can immerse themselves in the history of the Normandy landings that changed the tide of World War II
The Acropolis Adopts Crowd Control Measures for the First Time
The increasingly popular tourist destination in Greece is becoming overwhelmed with tourists
Would You Spend Three Years Living on a Cruise Ship?
Some enthusiasts are selling their homes in preparation, while others have balked at the risks
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Is Nearly 1,200 Feet Long
Scheduled to debut in January, the vessel can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members
1,700 Bottles of Sparkling Wine Spent Six Months Beneath the Waters of the Norwegian Sea
The stash was submerged some 111 feet deep in temperatures as cold as 41 degrees Fahrenheit
The Real History Behind the Archimedes Dial in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
A device called the Antikythera mechanism is the true-life basis for the object at the center of the franchise’s latest installment
A Veteran’s Artistic Tribute to Naval Might and Sacrifice
JD Smith has dedicated himself to creating incredibly detailed and historically accurate renderings of warships that fought in World War II
Was This Civil War Hero the First Medal of Honor Recipient Born in Africa?
Recent research suggests Joachim Pease, a sailor recognized for his role in sinking a Confederate raider, was from Cape Verde
New Study Identifies Mysterious Boats Painted in Australian Cave
Researchers say the rock art may be a record of "fighting craft" from present-day Indonesia
Divers Are About to Pull a 3,000-Year-Old Shipwreck From the Depths
Found off of Croatia, the hand-sewn vessel will be the subject of extensive study once it's back on dry land
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