Situated on the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunda Kelapa Harbour is a living testament to the nautical heritage of the country, showcasing its diverse cultural heritage of history. Sunda Kelapa, the oldest maritime port in Indonesia, has played an important role in the country’s economy for generations, connecting the many islands that make up the…
From the 15th century to the 17th, during what is known as the “Age of Discovery,” there was an unmatched amount of maritime travel and adventure. A Portuguese adventurer named Ferdinand Magellan, who worked for the Spanish crown, is said to have led one of the most amazing missions that happened during this time. Magellan’s…
In the world of shipping, the Seawise Giant is a symbol of the highest standards. It is a huge achievement in marine engineering. It was thought to be the biggest ship ever built, and its trip was both amazing and rough, with both amazing accomplishments and terrible tragedies that will forever be remembered in maritime…
Exploring the vastness of the world’s oceans and establishing communication between previously isolated cultures have both played crucial roles in human history, making the skill of navigation necessary. Ancient sailors made their way across the oceans without the aid of current GPS systems or other sophisticated technology by relying instead on their encyclopedic knowledge of…
Mesopotamia, which is frequently referred to as the cradle of civilization, is located at a pivotal point in the history of ancient maritime trade. This location, which is located in the middle of Asia between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, was not only the cradle of early human settlements and the beginning of urbanization,…
One of the most infamous and terrible punishments in maritime history, keelhauling still looms large in the history of naval discipline. The practice first appeared during the age of sail, more specifically during the Golden Age of Piracy. It was a particularly painful method of punishment that was reserved for the most serious offences. Keelhauling…
On the evening of September 28, 1994, a catastrophic accident involving a ferry from Estonia took place in the Baltic Sea. It is considered to be one of the most tragic maritime disasters in contemporary history. The passenger and automobile ferry MS Estonia was travelling from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, to Stockholm, the capital…
The accident that occurred on the MV Dona Paz is still considered to be one of the most catastrophic maritime incidents in history. It serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating effects that can result from human error. A passenger ferry from the Philippines, the MV Dona Paz, and an oil tanker, the MT…
The Prinzessin Victoria Luise, the first cruise ship in history, is one of the most prestigious and significant ships in the annals of maritime history. As we set out on a journey through time, we learn the amazing tale of this pioneering ship that paved the way for a revolution in leisure travel. The Emergence…
A unique heritage as the great navigators of the enormous Pacific Ocean has been left behind by the Polynesians, who are an ancient seafaring race. It is a monument to human exploration and creativity that they were able to inhabit and prosper on some of the world’s most isolated and scattered islands thanks to their…
