Beaufort (pronounced “BOW-furt,” not to be confused with South Carolina’s “BYEW-furt”) is exactly that kind of revelation. Founded in 1709, it’s North Carolina’s third-oldest town, which means it’s ...

China's military on Monday condemned the sailing of a Canadian warship in the Taiwan Strait, saying its air and naval forces had monitored and warned the ship, a mission that came just a few days ...

It's like advisories on an MOT test – issues that need to be fixed before the next inspection, but not necessarily enough to stop the ship from sailing." Ships are typically detained when ...

Just as I was starting to question whether or not our first flotilla sailing holiday as a couple was a good idea, out of the blue a large pod of dolphins magically appeared on the horizon.

The famous captains who became icons of pop culture represent resilience, quick thinking, leadership, and unwavering heroism.

Pirates are among the most popular historically inspired media figures, taking their place alongside cowboys and samurai as a cool and engaging historical entity that acts as the perfect basis for ...

Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about.

The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a U.S. state. Email your answer in the subject line to crosswordcontest@wsj.com.

This 350- acre site had served as a shipbuilding and ship repair base since the mid-16th century and was being divided into three units: a commercial port, an area of prime housing and prestige ...

With the global advancement of the shipping industry, the safety of ships sailing in the waves has become more critical. In particular, irregular waves will cause unstable motions of ships sailing in ...