What Are Hulks?
Discover some of the abandoned ships that line England’s coast and rivers.
Category: Maritime Archaeology
The Discovery of the Rooswijk Shipwreck
The wreck of the Rooswijk, which sunk in 1740, was discovered off the Kent coast in 2005.
Historic North Sea Floods
The 1953 East Coast floods and other major historic floods that have impacted coastal England over the last 1,000 years.
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Top 5 blogs of 2019
In case you missed them, here are our most-read blogs of 2019. Thanks for following, we’ll be back with more great reads in the new year.
7 Treasures of the Thames Estuary
The Thames Estuary has been the traditional entry point for imports and exports, both human and material, for centuries.
The Silent Service: Britain’s Nuclear Submarines
Many 20th century military sites survive around the country, and a number of these sites are protected due to their special architectural or historic interest.
Lost at Sea: 6 of England’s Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks are fascinating monuments to the movement of goods and people, both in war and in peace time.
Slipping Away: Coastal Erosion and Archaeology
England’s coastline has always been on the move. We take a look at 7 of the best archaeological discoveries revealed by or at risk from coastal erosion.
10 Dramatic Coastal Sites to Visit this Summer
Here we explore 10 dramatic coastal sites in England, which are open to the public and worth a visit all year round.
10 Amazing Aerial Images of England’s Maritime Heritage
Author Peter Waller explores the stories behind some of his favourite maritime images from the Aerofilms Collection.