The Mikasa

The Mikasa: New Dawn in the Pacific

The Japanese 1896–97 plan for four battleships was based on, but improved on, the Royal Navy’s Majestic.

William Twaddell
September 2022
skeletons of a sailor and his dog

Museum of the Ancient Ships of Pisa

The Italian city of Pisa, famous for its Leaning Tower, also offers visitors one of the largest and most interesting maritime museums in Europe.

William Galvani
August 2022
Museo Naval del Caribe

Museo Naval del Caribe Shines in Cartagena

The best site to visit for a comprehensive understanding of the fortifications and the maritime history of Cartagena is the Museo Naval del Caribe, or the Caribbean Naval Museum.

Captain Walker D. Mills, U.S. Marine Corps
March 2022
plane wreckage

Sunken Plane Wrecks of the Mediterranean

Heritage Malta has created a free online platform to bring underwater wreck sites off the coasts of Gozo and Malta to the homes of the general public.

November 2021
The Texas Maritime Museum, located in Rockport, explores the state’s maritime history, from European exploration of the Gulf Coast to offshore oil drilling and commercial and sport fishing.

From Fishing to Oil Rigs: Texas’s Maritime History

The Texas Maritime Museum, located in Rockport, explores the state’s maritime history, from European exploration of the Gulf Coast to offshore oil drilling and commercial and sport fishing.

William Galvani
December 2020