I have an ancestor who was in Massachusetts in 1640. What is the best way to research ships that arrived before that time?

History books tell us the 17th century ship sank in 1682 while carrying the Duke of York, who would become King James II. While the royal survived, it has been documented hundreds of passengers ...

The Maravillas exhibit also showcases the story of the ship’s demise. Of the nearly 650 passengers who were on board the ship, only 45 are known to have survived. No human remains have been located.

Wreck hunters working in the Mediterranean Sea uncovered a 17th-century Algerian vessel which experts say was a pirate ship operated by slave traders.

Researchers aim to uncover more details about the ship's history, its crew and life aboard a 17th-century vessel through continued dives. Eriksson said they were struck by how similar Falken was ...

Wreck-hunters have discovered a heavily armed 17th-century Barbary pirate ship off Morocco, the first of its kind found near the Barbary coast. Believed to have been on a mission to capture and ...

There are multiple shipwrecks from the 17th century in the Netherlands, many of them not as well-preserved, and the government has to weigh where to send its divers. Mr.

A full-sized replica of a 17th-century Spanish merchant ship is due to arrive in London. Tower Bridge will be opened to let the 500-ton Galeon Andalucia pass through, before it arrives at St ...

The Maravillas exhibit also showcases the story of the ship’s demise. Of the nearly 650 passengers who were on board the ship, only 45 are known to have survived. No human remains have been located.

Replica 17th century ship to dock in London. Image source, GALEON ANDALUCIA . Image caption, Tower Bridge will be opened to let the 500-ton ship pass through. 17 September 2024.