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The Battle of Tsushima: triumph and tragedy in naval warfare
Discover how the Battle of Tsushima on 27 May 1905 reshaped naval warfare and the balance of power in the world. What led to Japan's stunning victory over Russia, and what were the implications for both nations?
Wreck discovered of French steamship that sank in Atlantic in 1856
A US dive team has discovered the wreck of a French steamship, Le Lyonnais, that sank in the Atlantic Ocean in 1856 after a collision with an American sailing vessel, claiming the lives of 114 passengers and crew.
SA Navy gets another boost in fight against piracy, smuggling
Damen Shipyards Cape Town hosted the blessing ceremony for the third multi-mission inshore patrol vessel (MMIPV) to be delivered as part of the SA Navy’s Project Biro.
Canadian safety regulators open probe into fatal loss of Titan submersible
In a statement, Canada's Transportation Safety Board said it was launching a ‘safety investigation regarding the circumstances’ of Titan's operation because its surface support vessel, the Polar Prince, was a Canadian-flagged ship.
The ocean is not Disneyland: Scientist calls for halt on all tourist expeditions to ship wreck
With the rush towards space tourism, Dr Michael Guillen warned that the world needs to prepare for rescue plans should accidents happen in the suborbital.
Rescuers in all-night race to save Titanic sub crew
Based on the sub's capacity to hold up to 96 hours of emergency air, rescuers estimate that the passengers may run out of oxygen in the early hours of Thursday.