Maritime History

The Naval battle off Cartagena, 28 May 1708. The San Jose, which carried most of the Spanish treasure, was destroyed by an explosion in her powder magazine. The painting, by Samuel Scott (1702-1772), is in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England.

Billions in gold on legendary wreck

Mystic Knotwork: Tying on a Noble Nautical Profession

The auxiliary steamship Somerset (1877) – With the introduction of steam-power vessels came new rules for the prevention of collisions

The History of the Rule of the Road – Sailing Vessel History