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In the view of the judges, the following sites are worth visiting by anyone interested in the maritime world, however, for legal reasons, we have to state that while we found these sites worthy of an award at the time of assessment, all sites linked to are external and we can take no responsibilty for the contents of any of the sites listed.
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WHITBY DIVE SITE THE WRECK OF THE ROHILLA GALLERIES A fascinating collection of 3 sub websites that Colin Brittain has put together, focusing on wrecks around the Whitby coast of England. A lot of very useful information for anyone thinking of diving down on the wrecks, including who to contact and how to go about it, plus one of the sub-sites about a particular wreck, the "ROHILLA" that sank in October 1914. Although most of us mariners do NOT want our vessels to appear on this website, it is a hobby that serves a very useful historical purpose. |
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FAREWELL TO THE CHINA BOATS The Blue Funnel Line was at the heart of the British Merchant Navy, so when the line ceased operating, a wealth of history and tradition went with it. However, in this wonderful site, John Marshall takes us into the world of the Blue Funnel Line, with personal and family memorabilia along with photos and a number of great old maritime stories. This site will serve as a great historical record, as well as being a lovely personal recollection. |
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MONARCHS OF THE SOLENT Although only part of a much bigger website, covering the history of Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset, Chris Hayles has devoted one section of his website to the vessels visiting the Southampton area. Of course historically, this has always meant the mighty Ocean Liners and they still create dramatic visual images when they turn up in the Solent, all captured by Chris on camera. But Chris has also captured the many other types of vessels that frequent the Solent, making a visit to this site a delightful experience. |
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SHIPS OF THE MERSEY Another great photographic website, this time created by Alan Faulkner, who has captured so much of the maritime life of the Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal. With some photos Alan has provided IMO numbers and other details of the vessels, but superb photos and well worthy of the award. It seems Alan takes his camera with him when visiting other ports, as his site has similar menus of photo shots taken on the south and south west coasts of England (right down to Penzance !) |
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THE RIVERMAN / TUGGIES WEBSITE After 45 years in the towage industry, Ray Harrison has finally got around to creating a website that provides so much information about the long tugboat history and operations in the Medway / Kent coastal area of South East England. Full of interesting facts and historical information about the boats and their operators (especially J.P. Knight), this site will be of great interest to those who have worked (or still do !) in the area. Not as large or as flashy as some sites, but created out of a passion and deep knowledge of the subject. Well worth a visit. |
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THE HARWICH HAVEN SHIP AND YACHTS Harwich, on the east coast of England has been a major ferry port to the continent for many years (especially to the Hook of Holland) and on his very interesting website, David Thurston has provided lots of information about the port, it's vessels, both past and present, as well as a blog for those interested in the events occurring in and around the Harwich area. A worthy Silver Award winner, that is worth a visit. |
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THE SOLENT RESCUE LIFEBOAT The Solent is the busiest recreational waterway in the world and as such, demands dedicated well trained lifeboat crews to assist the many people that find themselves in difficulties within its 160 square miles. Although Solent Rescue Lifeboat are an independent organisation (i.e. not part of RNLI), they operate under the direct control of HM Coastguard and are responsible for approximately 33 square miles of the central and western Solent. This website explains what they do, and why they need your help. |
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THE LARNE FERRY WEBSITE The port of Larne is a few miles north of Belfast in Northern Ireland and although the port of Larne has been used since even Roman times, it has more recently been providing ferry services to Fleetwood and Cairnryan since the Larne/ Preston route was closed in 1973 and since the route to Stranraer was switched to Belfast in 1995. In this fine website, the history of the Larne ferries is documented, photos of many of the vessels, (great section on the re-fitting of the EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY in July 2007) along with explaining the development of the port of Larne over the years, not forgetting some useful information about sailing times and about catching a ferry to Larne today. |
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THE H.M.S. ORION WEBSITE A fine tribute to a World War 2 Cruiser of the Royal Navy, that saw action in the Mediterranean (at the Battle of Matapan) and in the evacuation of the Allied forces from Crete. It was during this latter operation on 29th May 1941 that HMS ORION was damaged, and Robert John Skinner RN, (along with 111 of his shipmates) was killed in action. The whole website has been created and is maintained to honour his memory, by his neice. It is also a meeting place for the many who served on board this fine vessel, many of whom survived the war. HMS ORION was repaired and went on to take part in the Sicily, Italy and D-Day landings. |
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THE BERWICK SHIPYARD WEBSITE The shipyard at Berwick-on Tweed finally closed its gates in 1979, thereby ending a tradition stretching back to 1751. In this superb website, dedicated to his father, Billy Swan together with Graham Toward has undertaken a huge amount of research, documenting the history of the shipyard, providing a catalogue of the vessels built and showing how the yard was at the heart of this great town on the British north-east coast. This site is a well-designed, fine historical record of a major piece of maritime history, with great photos of the great days of British shipbuilding, along with fascinating memorabilia and photos from around the world, showing the Berwick built vessels at work. |
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DIVE THE WORLD WEBSITE As a departure from most Maritime Web Awards, this is a tremendous site (both in content and design) that ex Royal Navy diver, Steve Carmichael-Timson has created, demonstrating the delights of diving on wrecks. Some marvellous video clips of wrecks around the UK coast (and overseas) but also a huge amount of information on equipment needed and things to remember. The site contains its own blog and eGroup specially for those more interested in the subject. It's not often that we have to say to an award winner that some of us would prefer NOT to see our lovely ships appear on this particular website ! |
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THAMES TUGS Now with a new web address, this is a wonderful web tribute to the River Thames ship handling tugs that were a regular feature on "old Father Thames" from 1833 until 1975. Packed full of information and early photographs of some historic vessels that would have been so familiar to people living along the Thames to the east of the city of London. Serving the merchant shipping world right through the rise, peak and decline of the British empire, these vessels saw it all and we're so grateful to the (aptly named) webmaster, "Tug" for putting it all together in such a fascinating and easily navigable way. |
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CROMER LIFEBOATS WEBSITE OK, this has got to be one of the finest RNLI Lifeboat websites on the internet (..or is it...?). The Lifeboat station at Cromer, in Norfolk has a long and courageous history and now has a superb website that is constantly being updated with news and events, along with videos and boat records. Although RNLI websites are always going to find favour with us, this one really does stand out and fully deserves the Gold Award on its own merits. Congrats to Adam Lincoln and all the team. ...Just waiting to see if the Norfolk Mountain Rescue Team can outdo you.... |
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LA HACIENDA AND OTHER STORIES Recently up-graded from Silver to Gold Award, this is now an extensive record of the British seaman's life in the 1970s - 80s. David Thomas is one of those (now) rare breed - a former British merchant seaman. David sailed with Buries Markes as the last embers of empire flickered over the horizon, and shares his stories and personal photos of his time at sea (the haircuts and clothes worn in the photos evoke as many memories as the ship photos !!), along with explanations of old sea terms such as "Letting the cat out of the bag", which I won't do about the importance of feeding carrots to the donkeys pulling the boats along the Panama Canal....... |
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SOLENT RIBSTER.COM A RIB is a Rigid Inflatable Boat. If you were not aware of a RIB is, then this website will give you all the information you need to know about these inshore craft that are used both for Military/emergency servies and for pleasure. Rich Barton Wood has created this complete guide for RIBsters and those who are thinking of buying one. Every aspect of their operation and upkeep is covered, along with useful tips and insurance advice. |
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MARITIME ACCIDENT CASEBOOK For anyone involved with commercial shipping, this is a "must-see" website, created by Bob Couttie, and provides case-studies of important maritime accidents that have a lesson to teach the shipping community. Bob has written for many major magazines on maritime investigations and his insights have to be respected. From his website, Bob provides podcasts of some of the investigations that highlight many of the issues currently afflicting the commercial shipping world. |
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SANDOWN & SHANKLIN INSHORE LIFEBOAT WEBSITE On the Isle of Wight, the Sandown & Shanklin Inshore lifeboat is independent of the RNLI but is there to serve the sea-going community. This wonderful website has so much information about the rescues performed, the craft and also includes some enthralling video clips of their practice /training sessions with the local coastguard helicopter. The website is regularly updated by one of the lifeboat's crew members, Richard Chantler and gives a very useful insight into the vital work performed by these brave chaps in the south coast and Solent waters. |
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DOVER FERRY PHOTOS Recently upgraded from Silver to Gold Award due to the outstanding additions made to the website recently. If you've ever sailed across the Channel from Dover and thought "I wish I'd taken a decent photo of the ferry" then this is the site for you. Ray Goodfellow has created a beautiful website focusing on the ferries that historically have and the ones that now do service the Dover to France/Belgium cross channel service. Wonderful photos as well as lots of information on sailing times and weather conditions. |
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M.V. MELBOURNE STAR website A fascinating website that focusses on the MELBOURNE STAR, but which also tracks the 29 lost ships to enemy action of the blue Star Line out of the 41 that were in service at the start of World War 2. John white shares with us his research that started with his uncle Leonard White BEM, who was one of only four survivors when the MELBOURNE STAR was sunk in April 1943, but tracks the convoys and actions that this vessel took part in, including the famous "Pedestal" Convoy to Malta. |
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IMAGES OF SHIPS Website A previous SILVER award winner, Mervyn has massively expanded his website which now cannot be over-recommended. As well as a huge wealth of ship's photos, the site has so much more to offer. The Images-of-ships Website is now an easy GOLD award winner and is a MUST for anyone interested in marine matters. |
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HER NAME WAS TREGENNA The S.S. TREGENNA was a 5,242 GRT steamer, built in 1919, but torpedoed and sunk by a U-Boat U-65 on 19th September 1940 whilst in convoy between Philadelphia and Newport, Wales. This wonderful website is a tribute to the S.S. TREGENNA and her crew, only 4 of whom survived the attack. It also records the irony that within little more than 7 months, the U-65 would herself be sunk by a British destroyer, HMS DOUGLAS. One of hundreds of British merchant ships sent to the bottom during World War 2, this website gives a lot of useful information, facts and figures about the sinking of the S.S. TREGENNA, recording for history, the actual, real people behind the statistics. |
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The Dover Lifeboat Website The Dover Strait between England and France is the busiest waterway in the world and a vital bottleneck for world trade. The Dover Lifeboat station is there (voluntarily) to bring help to those who get into trouble whilst sailing these busy waters. This website tells the history of the station, details of the current boat and her crew. A thoroughly fascinating website with news of current and future events at the station (including the Lady's Guild !). On average, the lifeboat is called out 38 times per year, in all weathers, at all times of day and night with volunteer crew members willing to risk their lives to help save others. |
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FERRY ENTHUSIASTS WEBSITE Previously a Silver Award winner with the specific P&O Ferries website, Paul has now expanded the width of the subject into an overall Ferries Enthusiasts Website to incorporate all the major Ferry operators in the UK, each with its own satellite website. Now a worthy Gold Award winner. This collection of sites including P&O Ferries, Sea France, DFDS Seaways, and many more, is now a major work that should satify the interest of ferry enthusiasts around the UK and beyond. With useful information on each of the operators, along with photos and sailings, this site should be bookmarked by all ferry enthusiasts. |
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GT.YARMOUTH & GORLESTON LIFEBOAT The valour and commitment of the RNLI crews around the U.K. needs no explanation, but this wonderful website, managed by Nigel Williamson, gives a tremendous amount of information about (and history of) the Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Lifeboat, which since 1802 has been situated on the east coast of England and having to deal with vessels in distress out in some of the most treacherous and dangerous yet busy waters in Europe, the North Sea. Wonderful photographs and a very absorbing "read" throughout. In 2005 alone, there were nearly 60 occasions when the Gt. Yarmouth & Gorleston lifeboat was called into action, rescuing 59 people in all. The RNLI are the world's most professional volunteer (unpaid) rescuers. (Biased comment ?? - you betchya it is !) |
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SOLENT WATERS MAIN WEBSITE SOLENT AIS & SHIPPING MOVEMENTS OLD SHIP PHOTOGRAPHS A linked group of websites designed and maintained by Tony Richardson that focus on the Solent waters. A huge amount of information that has now needed the website to be split into one main site and two off-shoots. If you live on the south coast of England, then this site will prove highly absorbing and very educational. Packed with information, including the latest up-to-date AIS Live information for the area as well as the types of vessels likely to be seen, Tony embodies the spirit of the Maritime Web Awards, in creating and maintaining this site in his own time with no commercial backing |
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IRISH SEA SHIPPING This is a very useful website for anyone interested in the vessels traversing the Irish Sea, especially those between the Mersey ports and Ireland. With lots of information about the history and heritage of the Mersey docks area, a fascinating section on the various memorials to lost vessels, including the (surprisingly) a new one near Queenstown in Ireland, dedicated to those lost on the LUSITANIA. This is the sort of general and eclectic website, you'll get absorbed with for several enjoyable hours. |
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THE LIQUID HIGHWAY The grand old river, "Old Father" Thames that flows through London, has seen some great days, but commercial traffic largely stops a long way east of the city these days. Nevertheless, the activity on the river is still quite high with lots of craft, familiar to Londoners, regularly plying up and down. The young webmaster, Ben, has created a super site that not only shows many photos (along with information) of the Thames river vessels, but also gives lots of useful advice to Thames mariners and watchers alike. |
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IRISH WRECKS ONLINE.NET As far as we know, this is quite a unique and fascinating website that will be of interest not only to offshore divers, but to historians and indeed anyone interested in the ships that now lie peacefully on the seabed around the shores of Ireland. A simple, excellent interactive map hides the huge amount of work that has gone into researching and listing the many hundreds of wrecks that lie around that unforgiving and stormy coastline. The website goes much further, with very useful descriptions of vessel types (as they originally were !) to be found down there. No flashy web design, but a site like this doesn't need it - the content alone will keep you glued for hours ! |
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HALCYON CLASS MINESWEEPERS AND SURVEY SHIPS For anyone who served, or whose fathers may have served on board one of these 21 Halcyon Class minesweepers in the Royal Navy, this website is a treasure chest of information, gathered over many years by Bill Burn (whose own father served on one of them during World War 2). A website that will be of interest not only to those with a personal link, but also for wartime historians as it is a very well designed and absorbing profile of the full class of these Halcyon vessels, what they did, where they went and those who sailed on them. |
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SCARBOROUGH LIFEBOAT WEBSITE John Porter is not only a crew member of the Scarborough R.N.L.I. lifeboat but also their webmaster (No end to his talents !) A website full of information and history of the Scarborough lightboats and the men who have valiantly manned them. Deserve every award going, and even on the day of getting this Gold Award, he was out rescuing a jet skier, in trouble off the coast. The website is a labour of love, with great shots of the lifeboat launch and details of their best kept secret - how to find the lifeboat shop ! |
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THE AIS LIVERPOOL WEBSITE For anyone in the Irish Sea area, especially the Mersey, Liverpool, Isle of Man or North Wales, this is a site you will want to bookmark. Ian McConnell provides LIVE information of ship movements and positions, capturing the latest AIS data for each vessel (name, age, type, destination etc) within the whole of the Irish Sea/Mersey area on very easy-to-use maps. A great resource for those wanting to see where their ferry currently is ! The site also provides live webcams of the Liverpool Bay, details of vessel current arrivals and departures as well as detailed maps of the Liverpool/Mersey waterways - everything a maritime "scouser" could ever want ! |
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RMS RANGITIKI 1928 - 1962 The RMS RANGITIKI is a fine example of those great old British passenger vessels, built in the 1920's, at the time of the British Empire's full glow, and finally being put to rest as the last embers of empire flickered away. Richard Overall has created this magnificent website both as a personal tribute to his father (who served on her from 1929 until her last voyage in 1962) but also as a tribute to the ship herself. Packed with information about the RMS RANGITIKI, both the crew and passengers, sailing through peace and war for over 30 years. |
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HMS CONWAY 1859 -1974 For over a 100 years (when Britannia really did rule the waves) HMS CONWAY, (a succession of vessels) on the River Mersey in England, (later at Plas Newydd on the Menai Strait) was a floating school for young merchant naval cadets (later expanded on shore as an academy). The size of the British merchant fleet needed a constant flow of young cadets and HMS CONWAY was one of the premier training establishments for the merchant navy. Due to the decline of the British Merchant fleet in the 1960s and early 1970s, it was decided to close HMS CONWAY in 1974, so this extensive website not only gives a full history of the school (ashore and afloat), but also acts as a meeting place for old "Conways" with news of events and gatherings of the various branches of the Conway Clubs, worldwide. |
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SS CITY OF CAIRO WEBSITE In November 1942, the CITY OF CAIRO was sunk by a U-Boat in one of the most famous sinkings of the war, where the Germans surfaced to apologise to the survivors in lifeboats for having to sink them. An incredible tale of survival and outstanding navigation then ensued for the lifeboats. Callum MacLean was one of the survivors and was shipped home on the QUEEN CITY, except she too was torpedoed and sunk during the voyage. Callum survived the 2nd sinking. This wonderful website by Callum's son records the details of this famous sinking and is a tribute to the gallantry of his father and others. |
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THE CONVOYWEB WEBSITE On the subject of Allied convoys during the Second World War, it is hard for us to imagine a more fascinating, useful and easy to use website than this incredible database that Mike Holdoway has created (and which is contastly being adding to). Already there is a search facility for details of over 600 convoys during WW2, with special features on the 78 Russian convoys (1941 - 45) and a special feature on convoy OS.33 in 1942 (UK to Sierra Leone and the South Atlantic). A massive resource for historians, students and veterans/families of those Merchant Navy seamen who kept the UK "afloat" between 1939 - 45. |
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THE TEESSHIPS WEBSITE This website could be described as a "maritime anthology", or a "pot-pourri" or simply "a darned good maritime website !", but Ron Mapplebeck has created an absorbing stroll through his years of passion with ships. Great photos, stories, facts and information that will be enjoyed by anyone who is at all interested in ships. Regularly updated with more material, this is a site worth visiting often as you can quickly see what new things have been added (including his Maritime Award !) |
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THE EUROPILOTS WEBSITE A nice site of the British Europilots Association, gives a great history of the pilotage services in the UK and some very educational discussion papers about Rule 10 of the Collision Regulations convention (Collregs) along with useful links to other N.European pilotage associations. The site is run by Captain Mike Annett (from an original idea by Captain Antony Butcher) and clearly a work borne of years of experience. Knowing how pilots CAN be in some parts of the world, it's always a pleasure to see a European pilot coming up the gangway. |
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THE CORONEL MEMORIAL WEBSITE As an important historical record of the battle of Coronel that took place off the west coast of South America on 1st November 1914, it is difficult to imagine how this website could be bettered, especially as the Battle of Coronel is not widely commemorated or even known about in the UK. Admiral Craddock and his men (including the webmaster's own Great-Grandfather) upheld the finest traditions of the Royal Navy, even though equipped with horrendously inferior vessels and fire-power to that of their German counterparts. The website has a full account of the battle and huge amounts of background information and memorabilia. |
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THE MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION (NORTHERN IRELAND BRANCH) With the rapid decline of the British Merchant Navy, the association was formed to bring together in a spirit of fellowship, serving and retired seafarers, to maintain the heritage and the age-old traditions of the sea. The Association is also there to remind the general public, that the British Merchant Navy (NOT Merchant Marine !!) is still here. The Northern Ireland branch website gives a background to the British Merchant Navy and a short history of the Merchant Navy at war. . |
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WWW.SHIPIMAGES.CO.UK A great website designed by someone who clearly loves ships especially for other ship-lovers. A tremendous collection of personally taken, excellent photos of vessels, (generally) those vessels visiting the south coast of England and the Southampton area in particular. The vessels are categorised by vessel type and each photo has a little explanation of where and when the photo was taken. In addition, there are some very useful maritime links with short descriptions for each site. The site is constantly growing with each new roll of film taken ! |
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G4PYR Coastal Radio Website Seafarers (of a certain age !) will remember the halcyon days of Coastal Radio. This website is a tribute to a rapidly disappearing network of coastal stations around the U.K. The site contains an ever-growing photo gallery of U.K. coastguard stations. Well worth a visit. |
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THE WORLD SHIP SOCIETY The world Ship Society is one of our most prestigious Gold Maritime Web Award Winners. Since its founding by a small group of dedicated ship enthusiasts in 1946, the World Ship Society has grown into reputedly the largest international organisation dedicated to maritime and naval history. Today the World Ship Society is noted for its extensive list of publications, including the highly regarded journal, Marine News. As well, the organisation maintains an significant library and collection of photographs for its members and researchers. Branch meetings, held throughout the world, allow members to share their knowledge, experience, and joy of the shipping and naval industries.. |
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THE CARONIA II TIMELINE WEBSITE The RMS CARONIA II is one of the finest British cruise liners ever to have sailed. In a true "tour de force", Steve Stevens has created a complete timeline of the vessel's history and voyages, from her inauguration in 1949, to her paying off in 1967. Anyone who ever sailed on her (either as crew or as passengers) will love this thoroughly absorbing website, charting the history of the "Green Goddess". The website stands as a testimony to an age now long gone, when cruise ships were meant to be real ships that got you somewhere specific in style, not simply be floating casinos/holiday camps/conveyor belts |
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RHIW AND THE SEA An amazingly informative website about the maritime history of Rhiw, a small village on the Lynn Peninsular of North Wales. And what a history there is to tell !! "Wreckers" in the 16th-18th centuries, actual correspondence from those who went abroad by sea in the 19th century, stories of shipwrecks and biographies of the Rhiw men who went to sea, all very graphically backed up and thoroughly researched by Tony and Gwenllian. |
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BLUE STAR ON THE WEB. The Blue Star Line (now sadly absorbed within another mega-fleet) is one of the most famous merchant shipping names of all time. Fraser Darrah has created a fantastic site which provides a thoroughly researched history of the vessels in the Blue Star Line, with an alphabetical list of the vessels, their histories and his own career with Blue Star. A well designed and easy to navigate round website. A "must-see" for anyone interested in the Blue Star Line. |
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The Passenger Ship Society. The Passenger Ship Society website is independent of any cruise line /ferry operator, so it doesn't try to sell you anything, but instead gives a huge amount of information about all the great cruise lines and their ships. Lots of interesting sections including a compendium of vessel webcams around the world and a regularly updated news page about the cruise industry. Add to that a great gallery of all the main cruise vessels and you could get lost in here for hours ! (We did). |
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The British Merchant Navy - Looking for old Friends. Now this site is a must for any former Britsh Merchant seamen. If you ever served on a ship flying the "Red Duster", you may well find some of your old shipmates by visiting this site. A huge number of ships listed, (going back over many decades, with contact details for those who served on them and who've written in. A real "Maritime Friends Re-united" website. It really is enormous ! Other sections include ship photos and various bits of miscellaneous flotsom and jetsum. |
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The British Merchant Navy at War (1939-45). After some technical problems, Billy McGee's wonderful website is now back on-line again. A well designed, important website that records the "forgotten fourth service" of World War 2; the British Merchant Navy. Along with lots of factual information, and sobering photos of vessels lost in action, there is a beautiful dedication to the Tower Hill memorial in the City of London - a memorial I pass by every week, as I walk to my office in London. Billy's website brings it all to life. |
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RICK'S SHIP PHOTOS Rick Burnett is a keen maritime photographer who regularly visits ports around the UK, building a great collection of high quality vessel photos, which are vessel-type categorised on his website, which make searching for particular vessels very easy. He's even managed to snap some of the vessels that I've been on, bless him !! |
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SEAMANIA WRITINGS Recently upgraded from Silver to Gold Award, due to the extensive enlargement of his site, (especially with new articles about South East Asia), Ieuan Dolby has created a unique site, dedicated to the literary side of maritime life. A treasure trove of articles, stories and diaries of seamen, which makes this a thoroughly absorbing website. Give yourself plenty of time to view this site, it is really worth it. |
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MEMORIES OF LONDON OVERSEAS FREIGHTERS
This is a "must see" site for anyone who remembers the fine British line, London Overseas Freighters. Ambrose Jones has created a pot-pourri of maritime yarns, songs, details and photos of the distinctive LOF vessels, with lots of information and a meeting place for fellow former LOF crew members. Much of what he says and the way he says it will strike a chord with anyone who has served at sea - Great site ! |
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THAMES SHIPS AND BOATS
David Rigden is a keen ameteur photographer, who provides a large collection of his own photos, taken of the vessels seen in the Thames estuary. Excellent large, high resolution photos in a clear, alphabetically indexed vessel website. A growing additional section is of the vessels on the River Tees. Great for anyone looking for pictures of vessels they have served on or anyone with an interest in the vessels that appear off the British coast. |
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THE s.s. CANBERRA WEBSITE
If you ever saw, sailed on or crewed the old CANBERRA, then this is the definitive website for you ! Steve Matthews has collated a huge wealth of information about the old "Great White Whale" that is a treasure trove and a fine historical record, plus a meeting / correspondence place for former crew-members and passengers. Well designed and easy to navigate website. Take a packed lunch when you visit the site...you'll be there for some time.... |
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HOW TO GET A JOB ON A CRUISE SHIP
If you've ever hankered after working on a cruise ship then you must visit Scott Anderson's website, as he has provided a wealth of information, tips and facts about how to go about it. As a photographer on numerous ships he talks from experience. Useful links and background. |
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TUG & TOW
An extensive, well catalogued collection of tug and supply vessel photographs, taken in and around the ports on the East Coast of the United Kingdom, along with photos of vessel models, all taken by a small group of enthusiasts, headed up by Grahame Hewitt |
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S.S. SOUTH WESTERN
MARINE ROLL OF HONOUR William Grant has created 2 very informative websites, the first dedicated to his Great Grandfather, William Fielding, who was lost on the S.S. GREAT WESTERN, sunk by U-Boat during WW1, the second is a tribute to the British mercant seamen who served with the United States Merchant Marine during the Second World War. Many facts and useful links. Recently up-graded from a Silver to a Gold Award for the tremendous information provided and research done. |
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NAVIGATION ORALS AT ITS BEST This wonderfully educational site is a MUST for any junior deck officers who wish to progress. Brian Gillies has created a fantastic tutorial site on the subjects that all seamen need to know. There are also a few masters who could do with visiting Brian's site too. Easy-to-find index covering subjects from chartwork to stability formulas. |
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T.S. ANSON The time and selfless effort given by those who keep the Sea Cadets going in the U.K. needs to be acknowledged, and the Dartford & Crayford Sea Cadets have this lovely website explaining who they are and what they do. - A fine institution, teaching our younger generation the elements of good seamanship - long may it continue ! |
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TITANIC-TITANIC A website devoted to the TITANIC which provides a staggering amount of information on every conceivable aspect. Even has a forum for discussions. A truely massive site that surely can't be beaten...or can it ? |
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TITANIC MANIAC ! 2 Titanic websites to review within a week ! This one covers considerable ground, including quotes from the offical Board of Trade Enquiry. 2 young webmasters created and have recently ve-vamped this factual site, which should provide answers to any questions people STILL have about the TITANIC. No mention of the SOLAS Convention which was spawned from this loss...but it was a bit before Hattie and Maria's time.... |
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THE MIRANDA WEBSITE The MIRANDA was a fascinating vessel, with an unusual story. Nigel Hadley has created a wonderful website that tracks her from being a Swedish four masted yacht, to a British trawler protection vessel involved in the "Cod War". Great site. |
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OFFSHORE PICTURES Derek Mackay from Aberdeen, Scotland has created an wonderful site that provides pictures and information about the offshore industry, with the various rig/vessel/equipment types easy to find. |
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MALTA CONVOY AUG.1942 Operation "Pedestal" is now the stuff of legends, and arguably the most crucial allied convoy of World War 2. Danny O'Mara (a veteran of "Pedestal" himself), not only documents the convoy to Malta, but also provides a meeting point for other "Pedestal" veterans. |
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STEVE'S MARITIME DISASTER WEBPAGES. Dramatic photographs of some of the more famous recent shipping losses, plus information on each loss. The site has very educational pages on different vessel types. A great site, well worthy of the award. |
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