The history of Madagascar: the mixing of peoples, Marco Polo and the pirate state Much about the history ... During the 17th century, the island was a paradise for sea robbers. They robbed European ...

It has to stand for something, or it's nothing but unnecessary set dressing. The process of putting "SS" on ships has been around for hundreds of years, dating all the way back to the age of steam ...

While it may add a touch of prestige, “SS” has a specific historical significance that dates back centuries. Understanding its origin provides insight into the evolution of ship ...

The ship had been docked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years before beginning its final voyage Feb. 20, guided by four tugboats. SS United States is headed for Mobile, Alabama for ...

The ship had been docked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years before beginning its final voyage Feb. 20, guided by four tugboats. SS United States is headed for Mobile, Alabama for ...

Eight days after leaving its home in South Philly, the SS United States is far along in its trek to Alabama where the ship will be prepped before being sunk off the Florida panhandle and become an ...

I am not a cruise person, although I was lucky enough a long time ago to take a cruise of the Greek Islands. Most of my vacations are road trips, but I do like learning about earlier eras of plane ...

In November of 1969, the SS United States was retired from service. The US Navy used her as a reserve ship until 1978. The SS United States Conservatory made several attempts to transform the ship ...

The ship had been docked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years before beginning its final voyage Feb. 20, guided by four tugboats. SS United States is headed for Mobile, Alabama for ...

The SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner ... Okaloosa County in Florida's Panhandle in October. On Feb. 20, the ship left Pennsylvania, where it had been docked for nearly 30 years ...