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Iron Pier In Use

The Directors of the Aberdeen, Leith, and Clyde Shipping Company have, we believe, agreed to pay for three months the amount of dues charged by the Kirkwall Harbour Trustees, and…

Illustration of the steam ram "El Tousson" at Liverpool.

Maritime & Naval History US Civil War

Rebels Denied Fruits Of English Shipyards

The news from Europe announces that the British government has resolved not to permit the steam rams intended for the Confederates to leave British ports. In confirmation of this the…

Maritime & Naval History Politics

Shipwrecks On The Shetland Islands

MR. ANDERSON called the attention of the House to the numerous shipwrecks, with the extensive loss of life, which occasionally occurred off the Shetland Islands, and to the great deficiency…

Image of a shipwreck on the rocks off the Shetland Islands.

Maritime & Naval History Politics Shipwrecks & Nautical Disasters

Calling Attention To Shipwrecks

Mr. ANDERSON then called the attention of the house to the numerous shipwrecks, with extensive loss of life, which have recently occurred the Shetland Islands, and to the great deficiency…

Reporting the Civil War banner (decorative purpose)

Maritime & Naval History US Civil War

No Sign Of Rebel Pirates

New York, Sept. 7.—The gunboat Juno, from Fernande, has arrived, and reports that a British ship arrived at the Island, June 17th, with a cargo of coal for the rebel…

Maritime & Naval History Ship Histories Shipwrecks & Nautical Disasters

Mishap Of The Steamer “Union”

It was only last week that we reported the safe arrival of the Federal Steamer "Union" after a protracted voyage from London, got without divers mishaps on her way, and…

Illustration of a long Chinese gun on a pivot mount, with a bamboo sight set along the barrel.

Colonization & Indigenous Relations Maritime & Naval History Politics

Shanghai Seized; A Chinese Gun

Our last news comprised the capture of the city of Chapoo, a large place, carrying on an extensive trade with Japan; and we have now to announce further important successes.…

Picture of a Dornier Do-24 seaplane on the surface of the water.

Aviation Maritime & Naval History World War 2

Are German Seaplanes Laying Mines?

Are German seaplanes engaged in laying mines or acting as supply columns to some of their U-boats?

The movements of Nazi planes over the North Sea during the last few days suggest that this may be the case and it is generally admitted both by naval and air experts that the plan is feasible.

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Maritime & Naval History Natural World Travelers' Tales

New Islands Discovered

A NANTUCKET whaling vessel has discovered a new island in the South Pacific Ocean. It is situated about two hundred and fifty miles south of Desolation Island, and the ship…

Maritime & Naval History US Civil War

Blockade Runners To Be Tried

Forty-four prisoners were before the United States Marshal in New York yesterday charged with running the blockade at Mobile, on board the steamers Alice and Crescent. They were brought to…