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History of Maritime
Questions relating to the use of oceans and seas for transportation, food, and warfare.
2,489 Questions
Why was the titanic built in belfast?
Titanic was built in the slipyards of Harland & Wolff at the River Lagan on the Belfast Lough.
Who was the first navigator to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan set sail in 1519 . He was a Potugese sailor , but undertook the voyage under the flag of Spain. He died in the Philippines , and never made the return voyage, but as Captain of the Fleet , the credit is still given to him.
What happened after a man made fun of queenqueg on the voyage to nantucket?
the man was knocked into the water and queequeg jumped in to save him
Is the ship The Poseidon bigger than The Titanic?
The Poseidon of course, was a fictional ship in the movie The Poseidon Adventure. The film makers used the RMS Queen Mary as a "stand in" or backdrop for the film. The RMS Queen Mary is 1,194 feet LOA (length overall) and the RMS Titanic was 882 LOA. So one could argue that although fictional, the portrayal of the Poseidon by the Queen Mary made it longer than the real Titanic.
Is there a crew list of HMS hecla during world war 2?
I don't know of a list of crew members of Hecla, but there is a list of those killed in action. Go to MaritimeQuest - HMS Hecla Message Board
The Port of Southern Lousiana is the largest port by tonnage. The Port of Houston is a close second. Miami isn't even in the top 50...
Compare and contrast the sinking of and response to the USS Maine 1898 and the Panay 1937?
The Japanese aerial attack on the USS Panay worsened Japanese-American relations and were an unprovoked military attack. The USS Maine explosion was probably caused by ship design and a coal bunker fire but were a Cause Celebre encouraged by Yellow Journalism which led directly to war (Spanish-American War).
Why did King George suspend trial by jury?
In reality, the English judges of the day had the right to suspend jury trials. The writers of the Declaration of Independence believed that the right to trial by jury was sacred.
What is the pay grade for a YNC in the Navy?
C is the rank of the sailor, indicating that they are a Chief, an E-7. YN is the specialty of Yeoman. Normally a sailor at this level is responsible for a group of sailors working in an environment such as the ship's office or a personnel office.
How many people were on First Class on the Titanic?
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There were 1,316 passsengers on board: 325 in first-class, 285 in second, and 706 in third-class. At the time of the sinking, the Ship's crew consisted of 885 men and women divided between three departments: Deck Department, 66; Engine Department, 325; Victualling (Passenger Care) Department, 494. Not included in this list are the eight members of the Ship's band who were technically from another company and traveled under second-class tickets.
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There were 325 first class passengers on board - 175 men, 144 women and 6 children
202 first class passengers survived - 57 men, 140 women and 5 children
324 people were sailing first class on Titanic.
Who discovered the route to india?
It was vasco da gama who firstly discovered the sea route to india from europe.
What did they call the Titanic?
its called the titanic becasue Titanic means big and tough and its undescructable. its called the titanic becasue Titanic means big and tough and its undescructable.
What is a ship's prison called?
The interior area of the ship used to detain prisoners & stowaways, and to punish delinquent crew members is known as the brig. The brig usually resembles a prison-cell with bars and a locked, hinged door.
On the other hand, a ship dedicated to containing prisoners may be called a prison hulk.
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Note that the term "brig" is carried over to all Naval prisons - even those ashore.
What is a navy signalman third class?
It is an individual that has attended Signalman (SM) A-school in the United States Navy and also achieved the rank of E-4 (Petty Officer Third Class). When the rating (job) and rank are combined, one would use the term Signalman Third Class (SM3).
As a side note, the rating of Signalman (SM) was merged into Quartermasters (QM) in 2003.
What does rms queen Mary 2 stand for?
Royal Mail Ship.
Basically is means that the ship is authorized to carry main for the British Royal Mail. These days it is just a 'title' the Queen Mary 2 does not carry mail as a cargo.
Did other ships sink the same night as the Titanic?
no the titanic was the only one but other ships ware around it
The HMS Victory is a large, wooden ship that was built in England in the years between 1759 and 1765. The ship was built at the Old Single Dock in the Chatham Dockyard.
What is Prince Henry the Navigator remembered for?
use/invention of the astrolabe and school of sailing
Who discovered the cure for scurvy?
Scurvy was documented by Hippocrates, and Egyptians have recorded its symptoms as early as 1550 BC. The knowledge that consuming foods containing vitamin C is a cure for scurvy has been repeatedly forgotten and rediscovered.
In the modern era a Scottish surgeon in the British Royal Navy named James Lind first proved scurvy could be treated with citrus fruit. His advice was not implemented by the Royal Navy for several decades.
Other USS Alabama's have been a part of the US Fleet but the best known is a Battleship the BB-60 which is in display at Mobile Bay.
