Between the mid-16th century and mid-19th century, tall ships -- a term used to define traditionally rigged sailing vessels -- ruled the high seas. During this Age of the Sail, different types of ...

Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's crew famously survived after the Endurance became stuck in ice in 1915. A researcher ...

In modern times, the aircraft carrier is one of the most important pieces of military equipment that a nation can field. While naval vessels have always played a key role in establishing power and ...