These Critical US Buoy Colors Are Flipped In Most Other Regions - Here's Why
Standardized transportation signals have saved lives on roads and waterways worldwide for decades. So why are these incredibly important buoy colors switched?
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Watch The SS United States Sink Live Today: Here's When And Where
The retired SS United States, a former cruise liner, is being intentionally scuttled today. Here's where you can watch it and when to tune in.
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This Is The Last WWII Landing Ship Still Sailing Today
There are lots of permanently docked naval museum ships in the U.S. But eight decades after the end of World War II, one landing craft is still moving around.
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What Does It Mean When A Boat Honks Its Horn Twice?
Before setting out onto open waters, boaters should become aware of the various honking signals used to communicate danger, navigation, and other things.
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History-Making Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise Takes Its Final Voyage At Sea
The USS Enterprise, a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, will be making its final voyage to where it will be disassembled. Here's what's going to happen.
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Will We Likely Ever Know How Many Shipwrecks Are Sitting On Earth's Ocean Floor?
Today, you can visit and explore some shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea. Others have decayed beyond recognition and others remain unknown.
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12 Famous Shipwrecks Nobody Has Found
History is full of famous voyages that ended in tragedy and ships that were never found.
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New Naval Missiles Prove Their Power By Helping Send A Frigate To The Sea Floor
Navies around the world have their own testing routines for new equipment or munitions. The Hellenic Navy chooses to fire new missiles at decommissioned ships.
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America's Oldest Floating Warship Enters A New Era In Boston
The oldest floating warship in the United States entered active service way back in 1797. Now, it is starting a new chapter in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The US Navy's Using Wall-Crawling Robots To Help With Tricky Ship Repairs
Ocean conditions are tough, and U.S. Navy ships need frequent repairs and maintenance. These wall-crawling robots could help in the process.
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The US Navy Is Upgrading Its Destroyer Deck Guns With A Versatile New Defense System
The U.S. Navy's Ashley Burke-class destroyers already sport a number of weapon systems for point defense, but now it's adding another to its arsenal.
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4 Major Boat Brands Owned By MasterCraft
From luxury pontoons to powerful fishing boats, MasterCraft's portfolio is surprisingly diverse. Here are four other major brands it owns.
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Britain Has A Submarine Problem – These $6B Floating Docks Could Solve It
The British Navy has a growing problem with its naval facilities, but new facilities commissioned may solve it. Here's what the problem is, and the solution.
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5 Of The Best Fighter Jets Flown By The US Navy
From the F-4 Phantom II to the F-35C Lightning II, these five aircraft are among the most effective fighter jets in the US Navy's history.
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The US' Last WWII Aircraft Carrier Has A Truly Incredible Story
As the Second World War slips further into the past, it's easy to forget that the legendary machines that fought and won it are still with us.
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Every Major Class Of Aircraft Carrier The US Navy Sailed Over The Last 100 Years
America’s first aircraft carrier started out as a cargo ship, had its own pigeon loft, and topped out at 17 mph. Things got way bigger from there.
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China's New Drone Mothership Could Change Undersea Warfare
Drones are an integral part of modern warfare. China is investing significantly in the technology and appears to be building an undersea drone mothership.
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US Navy Deploys First Strike Group Equipped With A 'Large-Size' Drone Ship
An uncrewed surface vessel has joined a U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group for the first time. Here's what we know about the drone and its deployment.
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What Is A Wave Buoy Used For In The Ocean?
Ever seen a large or small buoy floating on top of the waves in the ocean? These wave buoys are critical in helping us understand ocean movement.
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Mission Accomplished: US Supercarrier Kennedy Completes First Aircraft Recovery
Despite being christened in 2019, the USS John F. Kennedy still isn't in active service, but a recent successful aircraft recovery has pushed it a step closer.
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What Will Happen To The US Marines' Retired AAV Fleet?
The Marines have used the AAV7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle since 1972, but its service is finally ending, with it being retired, but not left without purpose.
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Why The USS William D. Porter May Be The Unluckiest Ship To Ever Sail In WWII
Many ships met an untimely end during WWII, but few, if any, were as unfortunate as the USS William D. Porter. Here's the ill-fated destroyer’s tale.
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One Of WWII's Worst And Weirdest Weapons Was A Wheel Of Rolling Rockets
WWII inspired the creation of a number of inventions to help armies get the upper hand on the enemy. This one did not aid in that cause, but it was wild.
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What Does MMSI Stand For In Boating?
Before setting out on open waters, make sure your boat has all of its required certifications and registrations. Only certain ones need an MMSI.
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US Army Drone Could Explore Deadly Waters Where Boats And Divers Can't Go, Study Shows
The U.S. Army is seeking a drone that can operate in the surf and has spent a week studying this particular offering from Ocean Power Technologies.
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5 Ship Classes The US Navy No Longer Uses
Naval warfare has changed a tad since the inception of the United States Navy, leaving a historic trail of combat ships that no longer ride the waves.
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Do Buoys Have Anchors? Here's How They Stay In Place
A buoy needs something to keep it steady, or else it would be swept away from the location it was set there to mark. Here's how they stay in place.
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