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BBC News
7 days ago
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- BBC News
Guided walks will celebrate Grimsby's maritime history
Free guided tours are to be offered around Grimsby docks as part of the Heritage Open Days September, people will be able to explore the architecture of the Port of Grimsby, including the landmark Dock Associated British Ports (ABP) said it was a chance for people to learn more about the town's maritime history."This event allows us to share our stories from the archive and examine buildings which have shaped our maritime story," regional director Andrew Dawes said. In addition to the tours, Garry Crossland, a local maritime author and volunteer archivist of the ABP collection, will give two said: "The architecture of many of the principal buildings on the Port of Grimsby estate replicate those influenced by the railways. This is reflected in the many engineers' drawings that are retained within the archives."The most iconic building on the port is the Dock Tower, and of course there are many buildings that were commissioned by fish merchants."As part of the presentation, we will display some of those drawings, which will show the ingenuity and vision of the Victorian engineers."For more information or to book, visit the ABP Humber Port Tours this year, a three-year programme for the Kasbah area of the docks was Kasbah has been marketed as a film location due to the large number of period buildings in the area. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
CNA
21-05-2025
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- CNA
Interactive exhibit charts 700 years of Singapore's history as maritime hub
Fancy a sampan ride across the Singapore River, battling choppy waters and navigating other vessels, all with passengers in tow? This is one virtual experience visitors to the National Museum of Singapore will get at a new exhibit from May 24. It shows the country's maritime history over the past 700 years, as part of the country's 60th birthday celebrations. More than 350 artefacts will be on display, alongside interactive digital formats. Muhammad Bahajjaj with a sneak peek.
Fox News
20-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'
Print Close By Andrea Margolis Published May 20, 2025 A long-lost shipwreck sitting in the waters of Lake Michigan was recently discovered by a fisherman – to the surprise of local officials. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced the discovery on May 16. The tugboat, which was called the J.C. Ames, was built for the lumber trade in 1881. It was intentionally sunk in 1923. The angler, Christopher Thuss, discovered the ship on a foggy day near the coast of Manitowoc, where it was sitting nine feet below the lake's surface. After spotting the shipwreck, he reported the find to officials. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER CENTURIES-OLD SHIPWRECK BENEATH HISTORIC CITY: 'UNIQUE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE' "These kinds of discoveries are always so exciting because it allows a piece of lost history to resurface," Tamara Thomsen, a maritime archaeologist at the Wisconsin Historical Society, said in a statement. "It sat there for over 100 years and then came back on our radar completely by chance." Thomsen added, "We are grateful that Chris Thuss noticed the wreck and reported it so we can share this story with the Wisconsin communities that this history belongs to." The J.C. Ames cost $50,000 to build. It was "one of the largest and most powerful tugs on the lakes," according to officials. It was damaged in a collision in 1889, but was repaired and changed owners several times before it was discarded. ARCHAEOLOGIST SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON ASTONISHING DISCOVERY OF WRECKED SLAVE SHIPS: 'STRANDED ON THE COAST' Thomsen told Fox News Digital the ship had "outlived its usefulness" by the time that it was intentionally sunk. "Abandoning ships that had outlived their use was how it was done back in the day." "[The ship] was dismantled at Manitowoc with its engine/boiler removed, towed outside the harbor, burned and abandoned in 1923," the historian explained. She added, "Abandoning ships that had outlived their use was how it was done back in the day." Thomsen also noted that it became somewhat of a spectacle for the ships to be set on fire while they were dismantled. "They set fire to them and people came out to watch," the expert said. For more Lifestyle articles, visit Thomsen also estimates that 13 ships were abandoned in the Maritime Bay near Manitowoc. Divers have only been able to locate three, but they're still keeping their eyes peeled for them. "We only find them when they are uncovered by storms if someone sees them before they are covered again – it needs to be perfect timing," she said. The maritime archaeologist also noted that a large propeller, measuring 10.5 feet in diameter, still sits at the shipwreck site. Other than that, only small artifacts were found. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The find is especially remarkable because Thuss's step-grandmother garnered a reputation for finding shipwrecks herself, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. "'Shipwreck Suzze' Johnson, who took up the hobbies of operating a powered parachute and ultralight plane as a retiree, has incredibly discovered a variety of shipwrecks from the air in the recent past, including three shipwrecks in three days in Lake Michigan in 2015," the historical organization said. Last May, the Wisconsin Historical Society identified 11 ancient canoes in a Madison lake, including one boat that dated back to 2500 B.C. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Later that year, the organization announced the discovery of the John Evenson, a tugboat built in 1884 that was also discovered in Lake Michigan. Print Close URL
