August 4, 2026 - Reporting History

Herring boats in Fraserburgh 1899 - George Washington Wilson Collection, University of Aberdeen

Local Histories Maritime & Naval History

The Aberdeen Herring Fishery

ABERDEEN, Tuesday.—The herring fishing at Aberdeen to-day was the largest that has been landed since the season commenced. The whole of the fleet proceeded to the fishing grounds on Monday,…

Donald MacMillan in fur suit at wheel of ship Bowdoin.

Daily News Maritime & Naval History Travelers' Tales

MacMillan Party Crossed The Arctic Circle Saturday

Portland, Aug. 3.-(A)—The MacMillan expedition crossed the Arctic Circle Saturday night. A radiogram received here today, added that the Bowdoin and Sachem had reached Drisko, the objective point in Southern Greenland, and it was planned to start south in a few days, cruising Baffin land and the Labrador coast.

Culture & Society Local Histories

Nooks And Corners Of Old England – Scarborough Castle

This celebrated castle is built on a lofty peninsular rock of considerable extent, accessible only by a narrow isthmus, which has been strongly fortified. This fortress, which was built in…