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1929 Fishing Boat Built by Father of 13 Undergoing $1.5M Restoration on Martha's Vineyard

A 1929 wooden fishing boat, built by a fisherman raising 13 children, is undergoing restoration on Martha's Vineyard, with $1.5 million being raised for the pro

30 Aug 20267:29 pm

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Baltimore's 'Rocket Car' Maritime History Emerges for Annual St Patrick's Day Jaunt

Baltimore, West Cork, celebrates its maritime history each St Patrick's Day by parading a unique 'rocket car' from its boathouse. This tradition highlights a sp

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Wreck of Royal Navy Warship Discovered Off Isle of Wight After 118 Years

The wreck of a Royal Navy warship that sank 118 years ago, resulting in the loss of over half its crew, has been discovered off the Isle of Wight.

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Hull Maritime Museum Reopens with Giant Whale Skeleton and New Exhibits

The revamped Hull Maritime Museum features a colossal 40ft-long North Atlantic right whale skeleton and other exhibits, telling the story of the city's seafarin

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Unique lifeboat that saved 308 people to be preserved at Orkney museum

A unique lifeboat that saved 308 people is set to be preserved at a 'nationally significant' museum in Orkney. The former lifeboat station also recounts the sto

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