The most honorable act between World War II enemies happened at sea
In April 1940, the HMS Glowworm was on escort duty in the North Sea with the HMS Renown during the German invasion of Norway during World War II. One day,…
The real story behind ‘The Mutiny on the Bounty’ is different from what you think
The story goes that captain of the Royal Navy’s HMS Bounty, Lt. William Bligh, was a harsh captain, prone to giving out abuse and unfair punishment in an already-harsh environment….
WATCH: This the most vicious sea monster to ever terrorize the Royal Navy
Everyone has that one experience in the military that no matter how hard you try to convince people it happen they don’t. In the 1800s there are two cases where sailors…
Old Salt Coffee promises sea-story nostalgia and a really good cup of joe
Coffee has long been a part of American military culture. For sailors in the last century, a good cup of joe is a must for sea-storytelling – and these veterans…
The heavy history of Navy anchors on the high seas
Securing a Navy ship to the dock is always a challenging task, and anchors are usually used to lock a vessel in position. The entire equipment related to anchoring is…
Russian and American warships almost collided in the Philippines
A wreck is a terrible event that can cause damage on a massive scale, whether between cars, aircraft or at sea between boats. Add on the idea of heavily armed…
This is how the Egypt defended against the bronze age sea people
Sea People were groups of hostile seafarers who attacked Syria, eastern Anatolia, Palestine, Egypt and Cyprus near the conclusion of the Bronze Age, particularly in the 13th century. They were…
This awesome sea story explains why blue falcons get absolutely no love
Blue falcons—buddy f-ckers for the uninitiated—are a permanent fixture of military life. There are usually a couple in every unit …
This is how the English defeated the invincible Spanish Armada
King Phillip II of Spain desired to conquer the English in the late 1580s. Like any ruler with a lust for conquest, he dispatched an armada to retrieve his troops from…
5 reasons why Russia’s only aircraft carrier is a seagoing joke
It’s pretty unbelievable that in a day and age where the ability to project real power is determined by the number of aircraft carriers and support ships in a country’s…