Jul 23, 2013 · The sail-plan of a junk differs from that of traditional square-rigged ships, with the junk’s various sails capable of being moved inwards towards the ship’s lengthy central axis, allowing it to be easily modified in order to sail into the wind.

Jan 11, 2018 · In January 878, a band of men made their way through the Wessex countryside. Viking patrols searched for them, but the fugitives knew the hidden tracks and paths: this was their country.

Nov 16, 2024 · To make matters worse for the Americans, they over concentrated on one ship, the superbattleship Musashi which was the sister ship to the better known Yamato. Musashi was able to absorb a lot of punishment, between 11 and 15 torpedo hits and 16 bomb hits, before she was finally sunk.

Aug 24, 2016 · My raid was the second attempt to sink the Tirpitz and it was rather cloudy. We had a great deal of trouble spotting the ship, big though it was. It was not only cloudy but the Germans put up a smoke screen. My bomb aimer finally saw it, but the trip itself was called off. Although he dropped the bomb I don’t think it had much effect.

Dec 3, 2015 · As well as being a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring together material from across the UK and Germany, the exhibition is linked to the other significant NMRN launch in 2016, namely the restoration of the last surviving ship from the World War I battle, HMS Caroline, and her opening to the public in Belfast in May 2016.

Dec 1, 2014 · Learn exactly what caused the ship to collide with the iceberg that brought about its fateful end. Also featuring details about the rich and famous passengers on board, the rescue efforts and the glamour on board before it all went wrong, this is the essential guide for anyone with an interest in the vessel and its incredible story.

Oct 28, 2014 · The Victory received a considerable amount of damage as it was stationed at the front of the line and received a lot of cannon fire. The ship was very badly damaged and was unable to sail after an hour or two. After the battle it had to be towed back to Gibraltar. It was then reliant on other ships coming to its support to avoid it being boarded.

Mar 26, 2018 · Almost everyone knows 1066. But how many people know that England was conquered 50 years earlier, in 1016? The invader then was Cnut – the king now known for vainly trying to turn back the tide.

Nov 7, 2016 · Prince Philip, who was still a baby, was reputedly carried out to the ship in a makeshift cot made out of an orange box. For the infant child it was the start of decades of stateless wandering. From the moment Philip left Corfu on 3 December 1922 until he moved into Clarence House as Princess Elizabeth’s husband in the late 1940s, he had no ...

Apr 4, 2023 · Each ship could embark 830 troops and up to 40 trucks and artillery. A large door forward gave access for vehicles to enter from the dockside. A stern door gave access to the floodable dock for the four large landing craft carried, and four smaller troop landing craft were carried in davits.