A project using data from the Elizabethan Era to the Industrial Revolution analyses trade routes.

What do historic shipwrecks, archaeological resources, whaling, and native cultures all have in common? They are all components of our maritime history. Maritime heritage includes not only physical ...

Significant progress with shipboard refrigeration was finally attained in 1878, when the Paraguay arrived at the Port of Le Havre with 5,500 frozen carcasses in good condition. The last few years have ...

Casey Schmitt, assistant professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the John R. Lyman Book Award in World Maritime History for 2025 from the North American Society for Oceanic ...

The Embargo Act of 1807 was an American law that prohibited American ships from engaging in foreign trade due to political unrest between two European superpowers, France and Britain. The countries ...

Holland America Line is bringing its maritime history to life with a new cruise ship experience debuting as part of its ...

Discover stories of ancient trade, traditional boatbuilding, epic voyages, cultural exchange, wartime experiences and the ...

In Empires of the Sea, maritime historian Radhika Seshan attempts the ambitious task of presenting the story of India’s engagement with the sea from the era of the Indus Valley civilisation to the ...

Maritime power has long been a cornerstone of national prosperity. In a world where over 90% of global trade by volume is conducted by sea, nations that command the seas often command the global ...

In India, National Maritime Day is observed every year on April 5. The day recognises the country’s rich maritime heritage and the vital role the shipping industry plays in global trade. The day also ...

National Maritime Day 2023: It is observed on April 5 annually. This year is the 60th edition of National Maritime Day. Take a look at this year's theme, history, celebrations, and more. National ...