Nautical Science

How Does A Ship Rudder Function On A Vessel?

Have you ever wondered why every ship has rudders? Why isn’t the ship’s bow (the forward part) equipped with a rudder? Or why is it usually positioned behind the propeller, […]
What Is The Bridge On A Ship?

Ever wondered where the control station of massive ships is located where it is operated from? Ships are enormous vessels that can stretch hundreds of meters in length and carry […]
What Is a Cargo Manifest in Shipping?

Paperwork is essential to transport and trading, and shipping follows suit. A cargo manifest in shipping is used to keep track of everything, including a list of cargo, passengers, and […]
11 Coolest LEGO Ship Sets for Mariners and Adults

Although LEGO sets were initially known to be popular construction toys for kids, most adults have fallen in love with them. You can use them during your spare time, relieving […]
The 10 Most Mysterious Ghost Ships of the Maritime World

Anything can happen while on the sea, such as disasters, loss of life, and even ships becoming ghosts. There are famous real-time stories of ships that disappeared in thin air […]
Why Are Ships Called She and Gendered Female?

Although the term “she” is a pronoun commonly used by human beings, it is also used when referring to ships. The term has been utilized for centuries, and there are […]
10 Famous Shipwrecks with Treasure

Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission statistics reveal that over three million shipwrecks are scattered on the ocean floor. On estimate, less than 1% of the discovered shipwrecks. Most of these shipwrecks have […]
What Is Needed For Steering Control On A PWC?

PWCs, otherwise known as personal watercraft or even sometimes by the brand name Jet Ski, are very clever marine vehicles that utilize a pump and an impeller to channel and […]
How Fast Is A Knot? + Conversion Table Knots To MPH & KMP

Knots are a unit of speed commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts, yet many are unfamiliar with how fast a knot is compared to more widely used measurements like […]
Do Pirates Still Exist?

I’m going to ask you to close your eyes for a second, conjure the image of a pirate in your brain, and then open them again. Okay, do it now. […]