Disasters at Sea is a documentary series about the most mysterious and unexpected marine disasters in recent history, recreated through the visceral first-hand accounts of seamen and women on their ...

Though the 1912 sinking of the Titanic has solidified itself in both our historical and pop culture lexicon, it's certainly not the only maritime disaster that has ended in widespread tragedy. While ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the history of science and exploration. Mighty Fitz: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, by author (and Great Lakes ...

December should be a month of joy and peace — but for many, it ended in disaster at sea. From schooners delivering Christmas trees to some of the largest non-nuclear explosions in maritime history, ...

Ships face everything from hidden reefs to rogue waves and mechanical breakdowns — yet some make it through unscathed. Discover the systems, training and tech that keep them afloat when disaster looms ...