17 dicembre 2014
As materials get lighter and technology improves, so boats get faster. Here are 10 of the fastest in the world.
10. Sun Ark
Anot...
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10 novembre 2014
Turtle – First Submersible Used In Combat
The Turtle, described by George Washington as an “effort of genius”, was ...
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24 settembre 2014
5. Multi Tool
A multi-tool can come handy in a number of situations and the versatility of the tool is why it is included on this list. Idea...
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24 settembre 2014
We know how dangerous the oceans are with their fierce winds, violent waves and treacherous currents, but when we are anchoring in clear, shallow...
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08 settembre 2014
5. HMAS Protector
This large, steam-driven gunboat began its service in 1884 with the South Australian government. The HMAS Protector&rsqu...
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14 agosto 2014
There's a common theme to some of the most beautiful cities in the world, and that is that so many of them offer spectacular views from the water....
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18 luglio 2014
There are certain movies where the props and vehicles used in them become almost as iconic as the movie itself. Whilst there have been countless iconi...
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25 giugno 2014
Happy 500th birthday - Trinity House
This year on 20 May 2014, the Corporation of Trinity House celebrated its 500th anniversary. It is an i...
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24 giugno 2014
A vessel goes missing at sea with no sign of boat or crew and no idea what caused the accident. The authorities start a search and rescue attempt...
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03 giugno 2014
There is nothing quite like relaxing on the deck of a private yacht whilst enjoying views of palm fringed, white sand beaches. And you don't ...
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02 giugno 2014
Named after the Celtic goddess Sionna, (who was drowned in the river and carried out to sea), the River Shannon divides the west of Ireland from ...
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31 marzo 2014
The Great Lakes / Saint Lawrence Seaway
The Great Lakes / Saint Lawrence Seaway runs from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the Atlantic Ocean, takin...
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25 marzo 2014
No I’m not being funny. In the nautical context it does not have anything to do with bird song, a signal used in sonar and radio, teaching machi...
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24 febbraio 2014
Situated at the northern tip of Southampton Water which leads directly into the Solent and lying on the rivers Test and Itchen, it was almost ine...
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29 gennaio 2014
The majority of the canals in the UK were not designed for use by sailing boats, but the Caledonian Canal in Scotland is different. It connects t...
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