The word "Connecticut" takes its namesake from the Mohegan word "Quinnehtukqut," which means "long tidal river" and references the Connecticut River – New England's longest, running through the state ...

Tom Cunliffe tells us of the wonderful life of Virginia Crowell Jones (‘Ginny’ to her friends, and ‘The Madam’ to us all) the late, great Madam of Newport.

Some local scientists believe the records from whaling ship logs hold data about shifting winds, storms and tides. At the Providence Public Library, maritime historian and UMASS Dartmouth ...

Grupo Gitano signed a lease for a nearly 14,000 square-foot theme restaurant and club on two levels at Pier 17 — the first major deal by the property’s new owner, Seaport Entertainment Group ...

It was unclear what would happen to the ship. The capture of the vessel, which had been en route to India from Turkey, was one of the most audacious maritime operations by the Houthis and came at ...

Cruise lines are creating their own beaches, reaching out to families (especially on larger ships), and creating a boutique hotel vibe for luxury clients. By Ceylan Yeğinsu Responding to record ...

The Russian spy ship, called Yantar, sailed through the English Channel this week, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). As it sailed through the Channel, it was flanked by HMS Somerset ...

It is estimated only 10 per cent of whale strikes are reported, and some ships may not even know they’ve hit an animal. The World Sustainability Organization estimates as many as 20,000 whales ...

Russian ships which damage British underwater cables face being raided and seized by Royal Marine Commandos, Defence Secretary John Healey has signalled. He stressed that the UK was willing to ...

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Watson is the former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels have drawn widespread attention. He was arrested on July 21 when his ship d ...