Townhill Park House, an architectural marvel and the esteemed family seat of Lord and Lady Swaythling, was far from being ...

Messages in a bottle written by two World War I soldiers have been discovered on Australia's coast. The Brown family found ...

Though she never pursued the coveted Blue Riband for speed, she was a true sea-going palace, a beacon of unparalleled luxury.

Four British soldiers who were killed in World War One will be reburied in northern France later. The remains of Arthur Cook, ...

TUI Group has made a major adjustment in its UK cruise market strategy. The previously announced first newbuild order for Marella Cruises will be shifted to Germany. The ships will instead go to its ...

German researchers recently announced the discovery of 31 shipwrecks, including a possible steamship that was destroyed in a World War II air raid. The shipwrecks were found in Germany's Lake ...

"Pocket battleship" was the nickname given by the British to a very unique German weapon of war: the Panzerschiffe, or armored ship. Created as part of the nation's efforts to bolster its military in ...

A German submarine torpedoed the S.S. Pennsylvania Sun on July 15, 1942, destroying 107,500 barrels of U.S. Navy fuel oil. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons Early on June 29, 1942, the 8,032-ton ...

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Germany said it’s looking for partners to sub-charter some floating liquefied natural gas terminals after disputes and planning mishaps led to two contract cancellations in recent months. “Talks are ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. During World War I, Allied navies started implementing shocking ...