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.
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.
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.
Women in Science: 10 minutes with a Maritime Archaeologist
We spoke to Maritime Archaeologist, Alison James, about what inspires her in her work. Alison James worked for Historic EnglandContinue Reading
Britain on the Brink of Starvation: Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
On 1 February 1917, Germany resumed its policy of ‘unrestricted submarine warfare.’ The seas around the British Isles were declaredContinue Reading