Passenger sea travel took off in the 19th century, driven by transatlantic migration and the demand for larger, faster and more luxurious vessels. From Brunel’s steamships to record-breaking cruise ...

The record for the fastest transatlantic crossing typically conjures images of bygone ocean liners with opulent amenities and decadent meals featuring roast squab and foie gras. Not stuffed crust pies ...

The Titanic, which sank in the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912, had two sister ships almost identical in size and luxury: ...

This article traces the shift from historic ocean liners to modern cruise ships focused on entertainment. It discusses maritime law issues, like injury liability on ships and extending admiralty ...

The first batch of artifacts has been retrieved from the bottom of the Aegean Sea, where the Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, has lain for more than a century. HMHS Britannic was one of ...