Edmund Fitzgerald: The Man Behind the Famous Name
In the course of maritime history, certain vessels stand above the rest. Ships like Queen Mary and Normandie are remembered for their splendor. Mauretania and […]
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Book Review: Captain’s Dinner by Adam Cohen
Cannibalism occurs in a wide range of species across the natural world, and early humans and Neanderthals were no exception. Several ancient cultures across the […]
Captain Smith’s “Uneventful” Career—and the Words That Echoed After Titanic Sank
When the Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage in April 1912, White Star Line put her in the hands of a man widely regarded […]
Q&A: Nicole Strickland—Author and Queen Mary Historian
Today’s Q&A features a conversation with author and Queen Mary historian Nicole Strickland. I first encountered her work years ago while working as a tour […]
In Memoriam: Commodore Everette Hoard (1960-2025)
It was announced earlier today that the Queen Mary’s Commodore Everette Hoard passed away. He was 64 years old. The Queen Mary posted on social […]
Bob Hope and the Medic: An Encounter on the Queen Mary
In September 1939, the RMS Queen Mary was returning to the United States from England on the eve of war. She carried 2,332 passengers—many of […]
Q&A with The Shipyard Blog
Today, I’m starting off a new blog series where I chat with some of my favorite maritime bloggers, creators, and ship enthusiasts. First up is […]
How Titanic Became a Queer Love Story Without Even Trying
When James Cameron’s Titanic hit theaters in December 1997, it wasn’t just a movie—it was an event. Audiences around the world fell for Leonardo DiCaprio, […]
Book Review: Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale by Nelson Aspen
Few tragedies have captured the world’s imagination quite like the sinking of RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. More than a century after her ill-fated […]
Unlucky: The SS Great Eastern
Seafarers have historically been very superstitious. To attract good luck, sailors often knock on wood or carry protective talismans. Whistling on board is traditionally believed […]