Hurtigruten’s MS Maud Damaged by Rogue Wave in North Sea Storm — Under Tow to Germany

The cruise ship MS Maud was returning to the UK from a 14 night Northern Lights cruise when it was caught in a severe storm in the North Sea. During the storm, the ship was struck by a rogue wave, … Continue reading

Investigation : Channel Distress Calls Ignored 19 Times Before 2021 Disaster

A recent investigation reveals that at least 440 people in distress appear to have been abandoned in the weeks before the worst Channel disaster in 30 years. On November 23, 2021, at around 10PM an inflatable boat with over 30 … Continue reading

Little Enthusiasm for Proposed UK Flagship, Even the Royals Don’t Like It

Last month, we posted that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the construction of a new national flagship intended to promote British businesses around the world. So far the proposal to replace the royal yacht Britannia, has been greeted … Continue reading

Des Pawson at his Museum of Knots and Sailors’ Ropework in Ipswich

Here is a wonderful short video by Classic Sailor of Des Pawson at his Museum of Knots and Sailors’ Ropework in Ipswich. Now in his seventies, Des is cataloging the contents of the museum for safekeeping curation at Chatham Historic … Continue reading