For those who love ships, but hate all those pesky modern conveniences like motors and GPS navigation tools, relics of the golden age of sailing can still be found at ports around the world. The United States boasts many of the best surviving sailing ships of the 18th and 19th centuries, from merchant vessels to whalers to warships, and these can be found in harbors and museums … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
AMERICA’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER MUSEUMS
Since the outset of World War II, aircraft carriers have formed the backbone of the United States Navy. After 1945, these magnificent engineering wonders completely replaced battleships as the only capital ships constructed for combat. There are approximately two dozen still afloat, including some in active service and some that have been mothballed. Five are currently in use … [Read more...]
AMERICA’S BATTLESHIP MUSEUMS
Between 1895 and 1945, the United States navy commissioned 64 battleships. A number of these have managed to escape Davy Jones’ locker and are now open to visitors. From America’s oldest surviving battleship in Texas to two of the most famous battleships in Hawaii, here are five of the best battleship museums in the United States: USS Texas Houston, TX (New York class; … [Read more...]
