Maritime History

Welcome to the maritime history home page.

The Exploration of New York and New England

Excerpts and fascinating maps from the beautiful new book by Derek Hayes, America Discovered: A Historical Atlas of North American Exploration.

The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty

Caroline Alexander set out to write the definitive true story of Fletcher Christian, Captain Bligh, and the infamous mutiny on HMS Bounty in 1788. Here's a chunky excerpt from her new book.

Don't Tread on Me!

The U.S. Navy has ordered all American ships to fly the "Don't Tread on Me" First Navy Jack during the War on Terrorism. Get a First Navy Jack for your own boat, home, or office to show your colors.

Pirate skull and crossbones

Captain Kidd: Pirate or Pirate Hunter?

Could it be that the most infamous pirate of all time wasn't a pirate at all? Richard Zacks tells the heroic, tragic story of Captain William Kidd and his mission to hunt pirates in his wonderful book. Here's an excerpt from Captain Kidd: Pirate Hunter. Participants on WikiTree have also started a biography and family history for Captain Kidd.

The Evinrude Family

Ole Evinrude — the creator of the first outboard motor for the public — and his son Ralph combined a love of the water with classic American entrepreneurship.

The General Slocum Tragedy

The 1904 burning of the ferry General Slocum is one of the worst maritime disasters in American history.

The Revolutionary War on the Sea

This e-history of the American Revolution includes the dramatic story of John Paul Jones and the naval duel that made him an international hero.

Maritime Image Gallery

Browse nautical art posters from Montague Dawson, Kiff Holland, James Flood, and other great painters. Plus, there's a page of free maritime clip art.

Nautical Antiques

Browse clocks, compasses, floats, lamps, model ships, sextants, telescopes, and ships' wheels

Nautical Collectibles

Including ocean liner and cruise ship collectibles for the Cunard Line, Holland America Line, White Star Line (e.g., Titanic), plus naval collectibles and sailing collectibles.

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Maritime History
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Send an e-greeting that celebrates the drama and history of the sea. Sending a card is free, private, and only takes about two minutes. You can choose from more than a dozen cards, such as: