12 Facts About the R.M.S. 'Lusitania'
Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, a German torpedo sent the ship to the bottom of the sea.
Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, a German torpedo sent the ship to the bottom of the sea.
The sinking of the RMS 'Titanic' shook the world—and forced better safety regulations to be put into place.
Over 100 years after 'Titanic' sank, the origins and true meaning of “women and children first” remain a source of confusion.
Surviving the 'Titanic' was not Jessop’s first escape from a maritime disaster—nor would it be her last.
The stories of the 'Olympic' and 'Britannic' were overshadowed by their middle sister’s legend.
We look back at the people, events, and twists of fate that set the Titanic’s incredible story in motion—and the legacy we still honor today.
The most famous maritime disaster of all time is commemorated with plaques and memorials around the world.
Who built the Titanic? How big was it? How many people were onboard? How many people survived? Your biggest Titanic Qs—answers.
In her later years, Eva Hart had the distinction of being the last living 'Titanic' survivor with first-hand memories of the disaster.
Jenny the ship cat likely didn't make it off 'Titanic' alive, but according to one legend, she anticipated the disaster and saved the life of a crew member.
Millvina Dean, the youngest passenger aboard the 'Titanic' on its maiden voyage, was only 9 weeks old when the ocean liner hit an iceberg and sank in 1912.
Take a look at some of the more enduring misconceptions surrounding history's most famous vessel.
Though Titanic was plagued with production problems, James Cameron's epic disaster/romance went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.
Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated ‘Endurance’ sunk 107 years ago near Antarctica, kicking off one of the most thrilling survival stories of all time.
For centuries, boats have been blowing up with amazing spectacle and horrible tragedy. Here are five ship explosions just as worthy of a three-hour dramatization as the RMS 'Titanic.'
As anyone who’s seen the movie ‘Titanic’ already knows, the ship didn’t sink immediately. So how long was the process?
Most shipwrecks can usually be blamed on weather, currents, or mechanical failures. For others, the Bermuda Triangle could be the culprit.
Scurvy’s mysterious cause wasn’t identified until the 20th century. Here are a few facts from the disease's long and miserable history.
Polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 voyage to Antarctica was an epic failure, but he returned a hero.
A tale involving a cargo ship begging for help and its crew being found dead of unknown causes in the 1940s has become an urban legend. But there might be some truth to this ghost ship lurking underneath the water.
“Build me like one of your Star Wars starships.” “I’m the king of the coffee table!” “I’ll never LEGO, Jack.” (Sorry.)
“All I get now are phone calls all day from people asking me how I feel about Leonardo DiCaprio.” —97-year-old Titanic survivor Millvina Dean.
Near, far, wherever you are, an iceberg is plotting revenge after years of being the butt of all your Titanic-themed jokes.