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Maritime History
Mar 2, 2001
After the muntiny - Captain Bligh
Fletcher Christian rebels and puts Capt. Bligh adrift in an open boat at the mercy of the sea.
Jan 5, 2001
The Monomoy Disaster
New England life-savers dare all to rescue those at peril from the sea.
Oct 20, 2000
The Armada, Part 2
Conclusion of the story of the defeat of the Spanish Armada
Sep 21, 2000
The Armada
England stands alone against the most powerful empire in the world.
Aug 21, 2000
Sub surfaces after 136 years!
The confederate submarine Hunley becomes the first sub to sink an enemy ship in battle
Jul 19, 2000
The Oak Island Mystery Pit
During my months of searching the internet for interesting sites and stories on maritime history for Suite101.com, I’ve come across many fascinating stories, stories which seem too strange to be true. What follows is one of those stories. Though it does not involve ships or shipwrecks, it does involve pirates and
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Jun 20, 2000
Trapped at the Bottom of the World
An epic tale of endurance - trapped at the bottom of the world!
May 18, 2000
Anne Bonny - Pirate Queen Pt. 2
The conclusion of the Anne Bonny story
Apr 17, 2000
Anne Bonny - Pirate Queen
The Golden Age of Piracy was not the exclusive domain of men, here is the story of Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen
Mar 17, 2000
The Golden Age of Piracy - Blackbeard!
The short career of the infamous Blackbeard.
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