Today In History
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Today in history: 2 December 1946 – The formation of the International Whaling Commission
On this day in 1946, representatives from 15 nations signed the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, establishing the International...
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The Scuttling of MV Python: A Tactical Blow in the Battle of the Atlantic
1 December 1813: A Naval Tragedy During the Napoleonic Wars
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Naval Aviation Triumph: The Sinking of U-86 by USS Bogue
On 29 November 1943, the Battle of the Atlantic witnessed another pivotal moment as the U.S. escort carrier USS Bogue (CVE-9), accompanied by her airc...
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Magellan’s landmark voyage through the Strait of Magellan
On 28 November 1520, Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet achieved a groundbreaking milestone in nautical history: they became the first Europeans to navi...
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The Scuttling of the French Fleet at Toulon: A Defiant Act in the Face of War
On 27 November 1942, the French Navy orchestrated one of the most dramatic acts in naval history, scuttling its fleet at Toulon to prevent it from fal...
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Samuel Cunard: The Maritime Pioneer Who Revolutionised Transatlantic Travel
In the annals of maritime history, few names stand as tall as Samuel Cunard’s. This visionary businessman and shipping magnate not only transformed tr...