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How Cutty Sark Became the Fastest Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Ever Built

The famous tea clipper was state-of-the-art when it was built in 1869.

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How Polluting Shipwrecks Imperil the Oceans

Shipwrecks from the World Wars continue to affect sub-aquatic ecosystems.

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The Plimsoll Line: How Samuel Plimsoll Made Sailing Safer

The 'Plimsoll line' is still used worldwide by the shipping industry to help save lives at sea.

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