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 a...
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 Captai...
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 engi...
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 cours...
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 fleets ...
The battle of the saints: a decisive victory for british naval supremacy
The Battle of the Saints, also known as the Battle of Dominica, was a naval battle fought on April 12, 1782, between the British and Fren...
Battle of the nile, 1798: setback for napoleon's ambitions
The Battle of the Nile, also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, was a naval battle fought on August 1-2, 1798, during the French Revolut...
The battle of navarino: a watershed moment in greek independence
The Battle of Navarino, fought on October 20, 1827, was a pivotal naval engagement during the Greek War of Independence. This battle invo...
The battle of vigo bay: a treasure trove turned battlefield
The Battle of Vigo Bay was an important and dramatic naval engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession. The conflict took place o...