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Plan to sell artifacts from Titanic faces US government opposition

Opponents of selling artifacts recovered from the wreckage say the company is bound by a 1990s agreement that gave RMS Titanic exclusive salvage rights to the ship in exchange for promising to never sell those items

My Morbid Childhood Obsession With the Titanic

My Morbid Childhood Obsession With the Titanic

An Ancient Sea Once Split North America Down the Middle. The Beautiful Multicolored Ammonite Shells From Its Waters Are So Perfectly Preserved That They Still Shimmer Today

Spectacular marine fossils tell the story of the long-gone Western Interior Seaway and the planet’s past aquatic life

Carnival begins building record-breaking Destiny cruise ship that boosts number of ocean-facing balcony cabins

A 3D hologram gave onlookers a first look at Carnival Destiny during a Fincantieri steel-cutting ceremony, revealing 4.5 acres of glass on the ship.

Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

Filmmakers and archaeologists say they discovered the first shipwrecks linked to real-life pirates who operated from Nassau in the Golden Age of Piracy.

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18th-Century Spanish warship wreck identified off coast in San Pedro

Underwater archaeologists in Andalucia have successfully linked a historic shipwreck off the coast of San Pedro de Alcantara to the []

The Disastrous True Story of Netflix’s “Shipwrecked” and the 2012 Costa Concordia Sinking

Netflix’s new documentary ‘Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea’ looks back at the cruise catastrophe 14 years later

Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art

A group of fishermen on Isla Venado is turning discarded and salvaged materials into handmade art, creating a new source of income for local families while keeping the island’s close connection to the sea at the center of the work. The venture, known as Artesanías BM, makes decorative pieces from wood washed ashore and other [] The post Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Three-Decade Mystery Of 17th-Century Shipwreck Dom van Keulen With 400 Gold Coins Finally Solved

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A centuries-old shipwreck discovered off the south coast of England, containing 400 gold coins, has been identified as the Dutch trading ship “Dom van Keulen,” which departed Morocco for the Netherlands in autumn 1633. Credit: British Museum A new publication identifies the wreck that a team from the British Museum, []

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Faces New Repairs After Algae Bloom, Peeling Coating

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s renovation was intended to be a showcase project ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Millionaire Superyacht: Why Ships Sink - 'There is much more to the Bayesian yacht tragedy that this show ignored'

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Millionaire Superyacht: Why Ships Sink - 'There is much more to the Bayesian yacht tragedy that this show ignored'

Sunday photoblogging: Mèze, boat

Sunday photoblogging: Mèze, boat

Hudson’s Bay closes auctions with sale of Norval Morrisseau paintings

Hudson’s Bay has completed the final auction in a series that found new owners for its trove of art — this one featuring six paintings with ties to Norval Morrisseau. The sale was hosted online by Heffel Fine Art Auction House. Three of the pieces sold in the auction were created by the late Indigenous [] The post Hudson’s Bay closes auctions with sale of Norval Morrisseau paintings appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Four Churchill boxes expected to fetch up to £215,000 at auction

The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures.

Scientists Reveal the First Images of Ernest Shackleton’s Last Ship

After more than 80 years underwater, the ship that witnessed the famed Antarctic explorer's final moments has revealed itself to the world.

6 hidden features on cruise ships you didn't know existed

From hidden crew-only areas to secret storage compartments, discover six surprising cruise ship features most travelers never notice

Expedition to survey two legendary shipwrecks launches this month

Expedition to survey two legendary shipwrecks launches this month

Treasure Island: Inside the Hawaii antique store where ‘very rich dead people’s possessions are up for grabs

‘Endangered Pieces’ on Maui was rebranded as ‘Very Rich Dead People’s Things For Sale,’ Rachel Dobkin discovers

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Ørsted offshore wind farm survey reveals centuries-old lead ingots

During survey work on Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the North Sea, three historic lead ingots were discovered on the seabed alongside the remains of a wooden shipwreck. In cooperation with Ørsted, Historic England, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, MSDS Marine, a specialist marine and coastal contractor offering bespoke archaeological solutions, helped

Archaeologists unearth new clue in the Ark of the Covenant mystery

Archaeologists unearth new clue in the Ark of the Covenant mystery

Sail Boston 2026: The Grand Parade of Sail is rooted in rich history and tradition in the Commonwealth

The Grand Parade of Sail gave onlookers a chance to marvel at timelessly crafted boats that fueled generations of trade and travel. The post Sail Boston 2026: The Grand Parade of Sail is rooted in rich history and tradition in the Commonwealth appeared first on Boston.com.

The Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil after almost 1,000 years

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum on Friday in the dead of night, after a high-tech, tight-security operation where any slip-up could have spelled disaster. #shorts #bayeuxtapestry #uk #france #britishmuseum #art #london

Seaport Entertainment: Bill Ackman's Hidden Gem

Seaport Entertainment: Bill Ackman's Hidden Gem

Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater says the crew of its replica ship was ordered away from the procession in the very river it was created to protect. The post Coast Guard shooed historic Pete Seeger ship from July 4th parade over banners appeared first on MS NOW.

New York Gallery Surrenders 20 Artifacts Thought Looted From Cambodia

A New York gallery has surrendered 20 valuable ancient artifacts linked to Douglas A.J. Latchford, an art dealer who was accused of trafficking in items looted from Cambodia, according to court documents filed last week. The stone and bronze items, dating from the 2nd century B.C. to the 13th century A.D., include depictions of Khmer []

Wuwei Fish Lanterns

The Wuwei Fish Lantern from Anhui is more than a beautiful folk craft—it symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. Would you love to bring this timeless tradition into your home? #HeritageandInheritors

Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight at British Museum under police guard

The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

Dutch shipwreck carrying 9,000 Moroccan gold coins finally identified, three decades after discovery

An international research team has identified a Dutch merchant ship that sank off the southwest coast of England in 1633 while carrying thousands of Moroccan gold coins, solving a three-decade-old mystery that began when divers pulled more than 400 coins from the seabed in 1995, according to Bournemouth University. The vessel is the “Dom van [] The post Dutch shipwreck carrying 9,000 Moroccan gold coins finally identified, three decades after discovery appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ interactive exhibition on the Titanic comes to Athens

With ship-space recreations, 3D projections, video animations, interactive elements and virtual reality technology The post ‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ interactive exhibition on the Titanic comes to Athens appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Transport Canada detains boat linked to fatal B.C. sinking, citing violations

The company's other boat Top Ocean sank on the morning of June 28 with 10 people on board. Transport Canada says the company's 11-metre sister vessel is a pleasure craft being operated as a commercial passenger boat.

Boomers and Gen Xers discuss the awesome absurdity of owning waterbeds back in the day

I can hear this photo. The post Boomers and Gen Xers discuss the awesome absurdity of owning waterbeds back in the day appeared first on Upworthy.

Sail 250: Massive, Beautiful Tall Ship Fleet Honors America’s 250th

Sail 250: Massive, Beautiful Tall Ship Fleet Honors America’s 250th

You Can Own a Jurassic Park Collection 30+ Years in the Making – If You Have $700k to Spare

Image courtesy of Universal Pictures To the dedicated collector, few sights are as awe-inspiring as a collection decades in the making, especially one entirely focused on a specific property or franchise. With that level of time and dedication, a collector amasses the kinds of rare items most can only dream of owning. Look at the Jeff Jacob Star Wars collection, []

Indigenous advocacy group calls on Swiss collector to avoid private sale of artifacts

Bringing Them Home is calling for the return of thousands of Indigenous artifacts that belonged to a Swiss collector who is considering selling the items as he nears retirement.

Affordable glamour at David's Bridal in 2026: Our favorite dresses from the $99 sale

Look your best with our favorite finds from David's Bridal 2026 sale event, all for 99 or less.

[Contribution] Sado Island Gold Mines as World Heritage: Will the commitment be fulfilled?

In July 2024, the Sado Island Gold Mines in Japan were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List amid significant controversy. Having been placed on the tentative list in 2010, the site underwent 14 years of change — not only in name, but also in its component parts, boundaries and stated values — before finally becoming a World Heritage Site. During the evaluation process, the review of the site was criticized as being narrow in scope and highly selective, generating considerable pushback. Th