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Origins and Exploration

Ancient Shipbuilding 7 Ancient Trade and Voyages 8 Exploration and Empire 8 Polar and Scientific Voyages 10 Trading Companies and Sea Routes 10

Seas and Oceans

Mediterranean and Inland Seas 9 Oceans and Coasts 9

Sailing Craft

Sail Rigs and Sailboats 14 Yachts and Multihulls 9 Paddled and Rowed Boats 8

Working and Powered Boats

River and Working Boats 15 Powered and Rescue Craft 13 Liners and Cargo Ships 10

Naval Power and Warfare

Warships and Navies 10 Great Naval Battles 10

Seafaring Life and Navigation

Navigation and Instruments 10 Ports and Harbours 10 Life at Sea 10 Shipwrecks and Maritime Disasters 10 Ship Archaeology and Preservation 10 All topics and guides → About

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A plain-language guide to the history of boats and ships, from ancient reed craft to steamers, yachts and lifeboats.

Origins and Exploration

Ancient Shipbuilding
Ancient Trade and Voyages
Exploration and Empire
Polar and Scientific Voyages
Trading Companies and Sea Routes

Seas and Oceans

Mediterranean and Inland Seas
Oceans and Coasts

Sailing Craft

Sail Rigs and Sailboats
Yachts and Multihulls
Paddled and Rowed Boats

Working and Powered Boats

River and Working Boats
Powered and Rescue Craft
Liners and Cargo Ships

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