Maritime History

Titanic's crew and passengers came from all over. But Southampton people played a large part in the ship's story.

Apr 14, 2012 – Ellie Stevenson

Titanic: the Ship Magnificent (vol. 2) is one of many books on Titanic. But it has a wealth of detail on interior design and fitting not found elsewhere

Mar 15, 2012 – Ellie Stevenson

The Shenandoah of 1890 was built by Arthur Sewall & Co. of Bath, Maine, in a last effort to keep wooden sailing ships alive. Did she let her builder down?

Feb 7, 2012 – Susie Yakowicz

In 1836, the Clarendon was wrecked in a gale at Chale Bay, IoW and 24 people died. The tragedy triggered the building of St Catherine's Point Lighthouse

Oct 11, 2011 – Elaine Findlay

Several rumours persist surrounding the sinking of this beautiful ship. This article looks at some of the more outlandish.

Mar 11, 2011 – Andy Hill