ships
How a Repurposed German Warship Embodies the Aftermath of Colonial Africa
The present reclaims the past on a passenger ferry in Tanzania.
Really Big Propellers Are Powering Greener, Smarter Ships
Cruise ships are never going to be great for the environment, but at least they can be less awful.
What It's Like to See the World for Almost No Money by Traveling on Container Ships
Are you flexible about time? Are you cool with being rocked out of bed by a storm? Container ship travel might be for you!
Sailing a Real-Life Viking Ship Across the Atlantic Is Still Hard Work
We talked to the shipbuilder and the captain of the Draken Harald Hårfagre.
Fifty-Five Hours Aboard US Aircraft Carrier Harry S. Truman
"A lot of people lose their shit out here."
How 'Game of Thrones' VFX Artists Pulled Off the Most Explosive Season Yet
HBO went overboard with this one.
Photos of Sailors Taking Over the City During NYC's Fleet Week
Fleet Week functions as a kick-off to summer and the chance for New Yorkers and tourists to take some pretty amazing sailor selfies.
Giant Submarines With Huge Guns
The “submarine cruiser” concept survived WWI and reached its baroque apex in some very large and strange subs.
Pirate Hackers Can Easily Spy on Ships Through Insecure 'Black Boxes'
A security researcher also warns that crew members can easily hide evidence of accidents or malfeasance.
How to Cook Aboard a Swedish Navy Warship
If you think cooking on a warship is no different than cooking on land, just wait until the knives start flying on the rocky seas. One Swedish navy cook shares his experiences on prepping meals aboard the HMS Sundsvall.
Canada's Plan to Replace Its Ancient Warships Isn't Going Well
The plan is at "very high risk" of going over budget and behind schedule.
When Sailors Turn Cannibal: This Game Explores the Dark History of Seafaring
'Sunless Sea' considers real-life psychological dilemmas in the form of a horribly humorous nautical fantasy.