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Introduction

Section 1.1

Section 1.2

Section 1.3

Section 1.4

Section 1.5

Section 1.6

Section 1.7

Section 1.8

Section 1.9

Section 1.10

Section 1.11

Section 1.12

Section 1.13

Section 1.14

Section 1.15

Ancient Ships

Ghost Ship of Sutton Hoo

Ancient Greek Ships

Chinese Junks

Section 2.4

Section 2.5

Section 2.6

Section 2.7

Section 2.8

Section 2.9

Section 2.10

Section 2.11

Section 2.12

Section 2.13

Section 2.14

Section 2.15

Golden Age of Shipping

China to the 15th Century

European Golden Age of Shipping

Section 3.3

Section 3.4

Section 3.5

Section 3.6

Section 3.7

Section 3.8

Section 3.9

Section 3.10

Section 3.11

Section 3.12

Section 3.13

Section 3.14

Section 3.15

Merchant Shipping

Section 4.1

Section 4.2

Section 4.3

Section 4.4

Section 4.5

Section 4.6

Section 4.7

Section 4.8

Section 4.9

Section 4.10

Section 4.11

Section 4.12

Section 4.13

Section 4.14

Section 4.15

Yachts and Cruisers

Power Boats

Sailing Boats

Cruise Ships

Section 5.4

Section 5.5

Section 5.6

Section 5.7

Section 5.8

Section 5.9

Section 5.10

Section 5.11

Section 5.12

Section 5.13

Section 5.14

Section 5.15

Criminal Activities

Piracy

Bootlegging

Section 6.3

Section 6.4

Section 6.5

Section 6.6

Section 6.7

Section 6.8

Section 6.9

Section 6.10

Section 6.11

Section 6.12

Section 6.13

Section 6.14

Section 6.15

Ships in Detail

Santa Maria

Mary Rose

Mayflower

Britannia

La Normandie

Empress of Japan

Kungsholm

Crown Of Scandinavia

OOCL Shenzhen

Azel Maersk

Section 7.11

Section 7.12

Section 7.13

Section 7.14

Section 7.15

Racing

Sydney to Hobart Race

Transpacific Race

America's Cup

Section 8.4

Section 8.5

Section 8.6

Section 8.7

Section 8.8

Section 8.9

Section 8.10

Section 8.11

Section 8.12

Section 8.13

Section 8.14

Section 8.15

Pioneers

Zheng He

Vasco de Gama

Christopher Columbus

John Harrison

Ellen MacArthur

Section 9.6

Section 9.7

Section 9.8

Section 9.9

Section 9.10

Section 9.11

Section 9.12

Section 9.13

Section 9.14

Section 9.15

Emergencies and Disasters

Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster

M/S Estonia

Exxon valdez

Lifesavers at Sea

Section 5.5

Section 10.6

Section 10.7

Section 10.8

Section 10.9

Section 10.10

Section 10.11

Section 10.12

Section 10.13

Section 10.14

Section 10.15

Freedom of the Seas

Gallery Page 1

Gallery Page 2

Gallery Page 3

Gallery Page 4

Gallery Page 5

Gallery Page 6

Gallery Page 7

Gallery Page 8

Gallery Page 9

Gallery Page 10

Gallery Page 11

Gallery Page 12

Gallery Page 13

Gallery Page 14

Gallery Page 15

Section 12

Section 12.1

Section 12.2

Section 12.3

Section 12.4

Section 12.5

Section 12.6

Section 12.7

Section 12.8

Section 12.9

Section 12.10

Section 12.11

Section 12.12

Section 12.13

Section 12.14

Section 12.15

Section 13

Section 13.1

Section 13.2

Section 13.3

Section 13.4

Section 13.5

Section 13.6

Section 13.7

Section 13.8

Section 13.9

Section 13.10

Section 13.11

Section 13.12

Section 13.13

Section 13.14

Section 13.15

Section 14

Section 14.1

Section 14.2

Section 14.3

Section 14.4

Section 14.5

Section 14.6

Section 14.7

Section 14.8

Section 14.9

Section 14.10

Section 14.11

Section 14.12

Section 14.13

Section 14.14

Section 14.15

Section 15

Section 15.1

Section 15.2

Section 15.3

Section 15.4

Section 15.5

Section 15.6

Section 15.7

Section 15.8

Section 15.9

Section 15.10

Section 15.11

Section 15.12

Section 15.13

Section 15.14

Section 15.15

Emergencies and Disasters

The Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro smokes in the Indian Ocean

Emergencies and Disasters

From oil spills to ships sinking in rough weather, the 20th century saw a number of disasters at sea, many of which claimed large caused almost immeasurable damage to the environment and claimed large numbers of lives.

Some tragedies were caused by negligence and a disregard for safety regulations. Others have never been explained. What is certain is that we should never underestimate the unparalleled ability of the sea to create havoc from the slightest weakness.

Thankfully most countries now operate comprehensive rescue services. Some are staffed by heroic volunteers who risk their lives to save others.

Photos: AP

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