The culture wars can’t undo 200 years of quiet heroism and public gratitude

Britain’s neglect of its maritime heritage has led to shuttered shipyards, ailing fishing fleets and impoverished coastal towns

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

Technology has transformed sailing, but was the past better or worse? Andy Du Port shares his views

Luis Vicente, Policy, Projects and Course Manager at National Historic Ships UK, traces a 200-year history of collaboration

One in 400 UK veterans experience homelessness. This small charity is using houseboats to lift them beyond the incoming tide Just over 12 months ago, Jay Saunders couldn’t make eye contact. Today, he’

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