In the bad old days, the direction of a boat or small ship was controlled by a steering oar. As most sailors were right-handed, the steering oar was placed to the right of the boat’s stern.

Missing fishing boat found off coast of Brewster, Massachusetts Two bodies were found in the fishing boat Seahorse that went missing off Cape Cod earlier this week. It's a tragic ending to a ...

Home Secretary hails work with French to stop small boat crossings It comes after reports on Friday that French police officers had used knives to puncture a boat off the coast.

July 06, 2025 at 1:02pm BST The Home Secretary has hailed the UK’s co-operation with France after reports that authorities are using nets in the sea to try and prevent small boats crossing the ...

The Dubai Fountain, one of the world’s most iconic and visited attractions, has been out of action since April 2025. Visitors to the Dubai Mall Waterfront Promenade may have noticed its absence ...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations organised at the Yamuna river on Saturday, joining the students and the boat club members ...

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said small boat journeys across the Channel undermined the UK’s border security and put lives at risk (Ben Whitley/PA) ...

The Sun On Sunday reported that French police have been laying nets in the water which could jam boat propellers, in an attempt to reduce the number of crossings. It comes after reports on Friday ...