About Boats History
A plain-language guide to the history of boats and ships, from ancient reed craft to steamers, yachts and lifeboats.
Who this site is for
Readers curious about how boats, ships and seafaring developed.
How the guides are written
- Answer first. Each guide leads with the direct answer, then explains the why and the how.
- Practical numbers. Concrete values you can use, with ranges rather than false precision.
- Connected, not repeated. Short, focused articles link to the in-depth guide for their topic, so you can go as deep as you need.
- Dated. Every article shows when it was published.