Between 1914 and 1916, several massive ocean liners were destroyed in catastrophic disasters that killed thousands of passengers and crew. One vessel was torn open during a deadly collision in thick ...

He commissioned the Vasa to be built with two gun decks, 64 bronze cannons and a crew of 450 men. On 10 August 1628 the ship set sail on its maiden voyage, but only a few metres offshore, as everyone ...

Have you ever heard of someone who seemed to dance with danger and always walked away unscathed? Meet Violet Jessop, the woman who became known as “Miss Unsinkable” after surviving not just one, but ...

The 'Olympic" class -- Roots of disaster -- All aboard -- Nemesis on ice -- the quick and the dead -- Of mysteries and ships -- New York and Halifax -- The senate hearings -- The British court of ...