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  • Ricky Nelson and Jack Lemmon manning a .50 cal gun in The Wackiest Ship in the Army movie
    By Olivia Richman 3 days ago

    Yes, 'The Wackiest Ship In The Army' Was Loosely Based On A True Story - A Look At The Real USS Echo

    The "Wackiest Ship in the Army" was a comedic movie that followed a rag-tag group of sailors on a mission for the U.S. Navy. Surely it wasn't real.

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  • HMS Belfast, a 9 deck World War 2 navy warship
    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 days ago

    How A Miscalculation Gave The Royal Navy A Dangerously Unstable Warship

    During World War II, with British shipbuilders already taxed to their limits, one small error made an entire fleet of new ships unusable. Here's what happened.

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  • A German Pocket Battleship at sea
    By Chris Littlechild 4 days ago

    What Is A Pocket Battleship And How Did Germany Use Them To Circumvent Naval Treaties?

    The German navy operated a particular class of vessel during World War II known as a pocket battleship as a means to get around certain stipulations after WWI.

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  • RMS Lusitania sailing the ocean.
    By Chris Littlechild 4 days ago

    The Reason Why The World-Renowned Lusitania Sank So Fast During World War 1

    When the German U-boats targeted the Lusitania with a torpedo, the ship sank more quickly than expected. Here's why that happened according to modern reports.

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  • Tomahawk Cruise Missiles displayed on a metal rack
    By KR Manalo 6 days ago

    How The Tomahawk Cruise Missile Gave Battleships A Second Life

    A look back in history reveals how U.S. battleships played a key role in accommodating the long-range weapon system known as the Tomahawk cruise missile.

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  • The USS Cassin Young DD-793 at the Charlestown Navy Yard
    By Dauglas Denga 8 days ago

    What Is A Hull Designation On US Navy Ships & Why Is It Important?

    Every vessel in the Navy, from the smallest patrol boat to the largest aircraft carrier, has a hull designation number. Why are they important?

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  • Ancient Phoenician ship in an archeology exhibit
    By Daniel Trock 11 days ago

    The Revolutionary Naval Innovations That Helped The Phoenicians Conquer The Ancient Mediterranean

    The Phoenicians were known for their exceptional naval skills which stemmed from two notable innovations at the time. HEre's everything you need to know.

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  • U.S. Coast Guard ship on the water
    By Chris Littlechild 11 days ago

    Why Do Coast Guard Ships Have Racing Stripes?

    Racing stripes are typically seen on racing cars like NASCAR and Formula 1 vehicles, but the vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard also sport racing stripes.

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  • U.S. nuclear-powered submarine breaking through ice
    By Jack Picone 11 days ago

    4 Nuclear-Powered Ships That Are Not Aircraft Carriers

    It's easy to see why nuclear power is suited for seacraft, and beyond aircraft carriers there are several types of active vessels powered by reactors.

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  • Docked U.S. Coast Guard ships
    By Daniel Trock 13 days ago

    US Navy Vs. Coast Guard: How Are They Different?

    The Navy and the Coast Guard definitely have some similarities, but their differences are distinct, most notably when it comes to its core mission.

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  • A Skandi Skansen AHTS vessel on duty
    By Sagar Naresh 13 days ago

    10 Of The Most Powerful Tugboats Ever Made

    Underrated bastion for trade across the globe, tugboats are more essential than many realize. These are the 10 most powerful tugboats to grace the sea.

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  • Render of the USX-1 Defiant at sea
    By Jonathan H. Kantor 13 days ago

    The DARPA Drone Ship That Could Change Naval Surface Warfare Forever

    The DARPA-built USX-1 is a drone ship that was built to run without any crew aboard. Here's everything we know about this next evolution of naval warfare.

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  • By Jonathan H. Kantor 16 days ago

    What Was So Special About Ironclad Ships And Are There Any Left Today?

    Early in the Civil War, two ironclad ships faced off in a battle that would change naval warfare forever. What made ironclad ships so special? And are any left?

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  • Ghost ship in the distance in fog
    By Michael Bruton 17 days ago

    9 Of The Most Famous Ghost Ships We Know To Exist (And What Happened To Them)

    These eerie ghost ships have coasted through the world's oceans for thousands of miles, prompting many questions about their mysterious fates.

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  • USS Gravely cruising near shoreline
    By KR Manalo 18 days ago

    5 Of The Deadliest Warships In Military History

    Naval strategy is vital for winning a war and protecting your country. Here's everything you need to know about the deadliest warships in military history.

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  • offshore oil rig at sunset
    By Brian McHugh 18 days ago

    Do Offshore Oil Rigs Float? Here's How They Stay In Place

    Offshore oil rigs are some of the largest structures found on the water, but are they just floating out there? How do they stay in place? Here's what we know.

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  • Old schooner at sail with sun setting in background
    By Samyak Goswami 19 days ago

    Why Don't Most Modern Ships Have Sails Anymore? (And Which Ones Do)

    Sailing ships once dominated the seas, and were behind much of the early exploration of the planet. Why don't large modern ships have sails anymore?

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  • navy ship close to shor and heading out to sea on a stormy day
    By Bob Sharp 20 days ago

    Why Navy Ships Go Out To Sea In A Hurricane

    If you've ever seen Navy ships head out to sea ahead of a big storm, there's a good reason for that. It's even more important ahead of a hurricane.

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  • Aerial front view of a heavy crude oil tanker traveling with speed over the ocean
    By Jonathan H. Kantor 20 days ago

    What Is The Largest Oil Tanker In The World And How Much Oil Can It Carry?

    Oil tankers are the unsung heroes of the energy sector as they carry crude oil across the ocean. What is the largest oil tanker and how much can it carry?

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  • 3D rendering of a nuclear submarine moving underwater.
    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 20 days ago

    What Is The Prairie-Masker Noise Reduction System?

    The Prairie-Masker noise reduction system isn't well-known among civilians but has played a vital role on military vessels for some time. So what does it do?

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  • View of the USS Wolverine in Lake Michigan
    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 20 days ago

    This Might Be The Strangest Warship Ever Used By The US Navy

    There have been plenty of unconventional vehicles used in warfare, but one ship might top the list as the strangest ever used by the US Navy.

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  • A full cargo ship floating in the ocean.
    By Shane O'Neill 21 days ago

    How Do Ships Slow Down And Stop Without Brakes?

    We all know that cars stop thanks to their trusty brakes. But how do ships slow down and come to a halt? It's a bit more complicated than car brakes.

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  • A U.S. Coast Guard cutter sails out to sea
    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 22 days ago

    Why Are Coast Guard Ships Called Cutters?

    There are several classes of Coast Guard ships that are called cutters. Learn where the name came from and why it's used so widely in today's service.

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  • Launch of Trident missile
    By Chris Littlechild 23 days ago

    Why Does The Trident Missile Have A Spike On Its Nose?

    A good number of missiles civilians see simply have a pointed cone nose, but the Trident missile is different. Instead, it has a spike. Why?

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  • INS Vikrant with Mig-29K jets
    By Jack Picone 24 days ago

    INS Vikrant: A Look At India's Destructive (And Massive) Aircraft Carrier

    Tensions are running high between India and Pakistan, but India has some firepower: the INS Vikrant. Here's everything you need to know about the vessel.

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  • Carnival Horizon cruise ship sailing away from view
    By Samyak Goswami 25 days ago

    Why Today's Cruise Ships Are Slower Than Classic Ocean Liners

    Modern cruise ships have restaurants, pools, and fancy rooms, but they're actually slower than ocean liners of yesteryear. This is intentional, and here's why.

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  • The blast from the Baker nuclear bomb test during Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll on July 25, 1946, showing naval warships impacted by the explosion.
    By Eli Shayotovich 26 days ago

    Why Did The US Navy Drop A Nuclear Bomb On Its Own Ships?

    Nuclear bombs are devastating weapons that are commonly known to have only been used once, but America has dropped multiple and once on their own ships

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