The Chinese ingots, illegally harvested from a French frigate that sank while returning from Nanjing, were seized by U.S. investigators when they were put up for auction in California.

Twin crises send cargo ships back to 18th-century trade routes. ... Sailing around Africa brings its own challenges – namely, unpredictable weather churning up a notoriously rough stretch of water.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria celebrates its 275th birthday this year! From April to September, the city is hosting several events to highlight its rich history and recognize this ...

Archaeologists are shedding light on the astonishing identification of two 18th-century slave ships off the coast of Central America. The ships, named Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus ...

A French sports group on Saturday announced plans to launch a sailing race in the thawing Canadian Arctic to raise awareness of global warning. We've detected you are on Internet Explorer.

Neil Pearlman & Kevin Henderson 8 p.m. Thursday. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, $20 in advance, $25 day of show, $5 livestream.

Götheborg II: Replica 18th century ship plans to re-sail the trading route from Sweden to China By Lilit Marcus , CNN 3 minute read ...

Alvaro Lecaro, the ship’s manager, has been living aboard the Galeón Andalucía for nine years, leading crews of up to 35 people. “It’s a big ship, so living aboard is not too bad, as we ...

"Promenades on Paper: 18th-Century French Drawings from the Bibliothèque nationale de France," on view at The Clark Art Institute through March 12, features a selection of 84 works — studies, ...

Olympic flame arrives in France ahead of 2024 Paris Games 03:06. Paris — Crowds started gathering early Wednesday morning around Marseille's Old Port as a 19th century sailing ship carrying the ...

Gotheborg of Sweden is a replica of an 18th century wooden ship, which will sail to Asia for seven months using biofuel, in a commitment to sustainability.

A fleet of 66 'little ships' is sailing from Ramsgate to Dunkirk in France to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. From 26 May to 4 June 1940, about 1,000 vessels sailed through ...