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The Mary Rose was a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor Navy, commissioned by King Henry VIII. The vessel sank during an engagement against the French fleet in the Solent in 1545. After centuries underwater, the wreck was successfully raised in 1982 in a complex salvage operation. The survivin...
HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, was a British battleship representing a revolutionary shift in naval warfare. Its innovative design—featuring ten 12-inch guns arranged fore and aft—established the “dreadnought” concept, immediately making all preceding battleships obsolete. This marked the beginn...
The Vasa is a remarkably well-preserved Swedish warship from the 17th century. Built during the Baroque era it sank tragically on its inaugural journey in Stockholm harbor in 1628. Its recovery and preservation offer a unique glimpse into shipbuilding techniques and naval design of the period. The...
Vasa is a Swedish warship that sank in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 after sailing only a short distance. The heavily armed vessel was unstable and heeled over when struck by wind, allowing water to enter through its open gunports. Raised largely intact in 1961, it underwent extensiv...
The HMS Victory is a preserved British Royal Navy first-rate ship of the line launched in 1765. It remains exceptionally notable as Nelson’s flagship during the decisive Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, marking a turning point in naval history. The vessel now serves as a museum and national icon, offeri...
The Mary Rose is a remarkably well-preserved Tudor-era warship recovered from the seabed off Portsmouth in 1982. Launched in 1511, it sank during the Battle of Solway Firth in 1545. The wreck yielded an extraordinary collection of maritime artifacts, providing unparalleled insight into 16th-century...
The USS Iowa (BB-61) was a United States Navy battleship, specifically the lead ship of its class. Notably, it represented a design focused on speed and firepower during World War II and continued active service throughout the Cold War era. Its robust steel construction and powerful armament made it...
The HMS Warspite (03) was a British dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class. Notably recognized for its immense firepower and durability, it participated in key battles like Jutland and numerous Mediterranean campaigns throughout World War I. Constructed primarily of steel, this vessel r...
The Bismarck was Germany’s premier battleship of the late 1930s, representing the Kriegsmarine’s ambitions for large-scale naval warfare. Constructed primarily of steel-grey armor, it was notable for its immense size and powerful armament. The ship's aggressive design and decisive role in World War...
HMS Hood was a British battleship of the Admiral class, representing the pinnacle of early dreadnought design. Constructed in 1916, its notable feature was its immense size and firepower. The ship’s loss during the Battle of Jutland against the German battlecruiser Bismarck remains one of the most d...
The group of privateers known as the Blue Steel continues their mission to deliver blueprints of the Vibration Warhead Torpedo—a weapon that may turn the tides of war in their favor—to the United States. However, a new threat arises from their enemy, the overwhelming Fleet of Fog in the form of "The...
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) was a modern U.S. battleship constructed in the mid-20th century as part of the North Carolina class. Notably, it represents the last battleships built for the Navy and served extensively throughout the Pacific Theater during World War II. The ship’s nine 16-inch guns...
The Richelieu was a French dreadnought battleship notable for its powerful armament featuring four forward-facing 15-inch guns within quadruple turrets. Constructed in the early 20th century, it represented France’s naval strength during a period of global conflict. The ship served initially with bo...
Titanic: Blood and Steel is a twelve-episode historical drama focusing on the building of the RMS Titanic. The series was produced by History Asia and broadcast as part of a pair of large-scale television productions commemorating the ship’s 2012 centenary. It shares its title with another Titanic-t...
The warship Aegis Destroyer is conducting public exercises in Maizuru Bay where, coincidentally, a suspicious foreign ship was recently spotted. Conan Edogawa, Ran Mouri, Kogorou Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki, and the Detective Boys all receive a ticket to attend this event. However, while the ongoing milita...
The USS Texas (BB-35) is a New York-class dreadnought battleship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. It played a significant role in numerous battles and notably participated in the Normandy landings. This historic warship served with distinction throughout both World Wars an...
The HMS Nelson was a British dreadnought battleship representing the Nelson class. Notably, its sixteen 16-inch guns were positioned entirely before the ship’s central structure – a design intended to maximize firepower. Constructed for service during World War II, this heavily armored warship is a...
The film K-19 chronicles the harrowing true story of the Soviet submarine K-19 in 1961. This nuclear-armed vessel faced catastrophic damage after a secret mission involving the deliberate detonation of a faulty warhead to initiate depth charges and destroy it. The narrative highlights the bravery an...
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