Maritime Websites

This archive collection retraces 150 years of French maritime history through the history of famous liners (Normandie, France) and merchant navy.

The art and science of fifteenth century navigation.

A fleet of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, a maritime museum, and library. Boatbuilding and woodworking workshops.

Swedish pioneer in the South African fishing and whaling industry.

The history and heritage society of the United States sea services.

Passengers, ships, and captains arriving in San Francisco in the 19th century, plus news and tall tales of the Barbary Coast.

The history, schedule, reenactment voyage, information on the John Smith Water Trail, and educational resources.

Essay of routes from Southeast Asia to Africa and onward from the ancient to medieval periods focusing on the Cinnamon Route and the Clove Route.

Comprehensive guide to twentieth century naval history by a published naval author. Includes a guide to finding information on ex-naval relatives and the warships they served on.

Promoting public knowledge of records on the history of exploration, navigation, maritime history and travels.

The 1782 naval battle which revolutionised naval tactics and changed Caribbean history for 200 years.

All subjects connected with the shipping company British India Steam Navigation.

NOVA Online presents the search for longitude.

A site for lovers of all tall ships.

Extensive naval history and photography site.

A forum of naval history designed to stimulate naval historical research and to foster communication among naval historians. Current and archived issues, editorial board listings, letters, and submission guidelines.

Information on naval operations during the period 1650-1850 and a listing of age of sail related fiction.

An online information resource for the history of European voyaging and cross-cultural encounters in the Pacific between 1760 and 1800.

A compendium of naval history, seamanship, ships, duties of officers and men.

International non-profit organization for maritime and naval history. Publishes Marine News and organizes local branches.

Features a database about French privateers including name, harbor, boat, and century.

A biography by Brian D. Osborne of the "Father of Clyde Shipbuilding", printed by Dumbarton District Libraries (1991).

Focuses on the history and specifications of vessels that includes photos, scanned papers and postcards.

Trade routes and sailing schedules including images and facts.

Flash animation plotting the history of navigation through the ages from the BBC.

Forum and discussion board on general issues, people, ships and shipping, navies, and other maritime issues including galleries.

Provides information and documents about steamships including brochures, passenger lists, and immigration documents.

Traditional navigation by Pacific islanders involves no compasses or charts.

A not-for-profit foundation dedicated to maritime heritage and history, preservation and conservation, research and education through the written word and the arts.