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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