Imagine you are at sea facing a violent battle with an enemy ship. The experienced 17th-century surgeon John Moyle asked his ...

Researchers are unsure of the vessel’s age or how long it was in service, but they were able to determine that it likely sank during a storm in the 17th or 18th century. “The small ship almost ...

The artifacts recovered thus far from the Burgzand Noord 17 wreck, such as this damask and brocade gown, are tantalizing examples of the luxurious cargo carried by a 17th-century ship that sank ...

With the end of the monopoly, the number of slaves transported on English ships would increase dramatically -- to an average of over 20,000 a year. By the end of the 17th century, England led the ...

Thanks to this meticulous restoration, the ship is considered the only preserved 17th-century ship in the world and the oldest fully preserved warship in the world. Today, the Vasa Museum is the ...