The Battle Of Trafalgar Explained: Tactics, Ships And The Storm
Why did Nelson risk sailing straight into enemy fire? Explore the tactics, people and storm behind Trafalgar, illustrated with paintings by Buttersworth, Beechey and...
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Great stories.
Uncharted waters.
Discover the ships, voyages and people that shaped our world — and the art that brings their stories to life.
The journal
Stories from the sea
Maritime History of The Iberian Union (1580–1640)
During the Iberian Union (1580 – 1640), Portugal and Spain temporarily unified their vast maritime empires, pooling fleets, territories and trade routes. This fragile partnership coincided...
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The Mutiny on the Bounty, 1789: A Voyage from Scientific Mission to Seafaring Rebellion
Discover the dramatic true story of the HMS Bounty and its infamous 1789 mutiny in the South Pacific. From the harsh leadership of Captain...
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From East Indiamen to Opium Clippers: How Ships Built Empires
From the mighty East Indiamen that opened new trade routes to the swift opium clippers that fueled imperial ambition, ships were the engines behind...
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The Bombardment of the Morro Castle, Havana 1762: A Turning Point in Caribbean History
In the annals of Caribbean history, certain events stand out as defining moments that shaped the destiny of nations and altered the course of...
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The Battle of the Glorious 1st June: A Turning Point in British Naval Dominance
The Battle of the Glorious 1st June, also known as the Battle of Ushant, was a naval battle fought between the British and French...
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A world of maritime discovery
01 / VOYAGES & PEOPLELife beyond the shore →Start with the Bounty: a voyage that became one of history's best-known mutinies.02 / SHIPS & EMPIRESThe vessels that changed trade →Explore the connections between shipbuilding, commerce and imperial power.03 / MAPS & EXPLORATIONThe world on paper →Browse historical charts, coastlines and maps from the maritime collection.
The print collection
Maritime history, beautifully framed
Explore seascapes, historic ships and naval art for your walls.
About Historical Maritime
For a lasting fascination
with the sea.
The sea connects stories of exploration, conflict, trade and everyday life. Historical Maritime brings those stories together with a collection of maritime art and historical maps.
Come to discover a forgotten voyage, look closer at a familiar ship, or find a piece of history for your home.
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