TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are ghost ships real? - Peter B. Campbell
In 1884, the British steamer “Rumney” crashed into the French ship “Frigorifique.” Seeing their ship filling with water, the French crew climbed aboard the “Rumney.” But as they sailed towards port, a silent form emerged from the fog –...
Curated Video
Titanic For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the construction, maiden voyage, and sinking of the Titanic, along with later efforts to discover the wreckage.
Curated Video
Why Didn't Titanic Passengers Climb On The Iceberg?
An iceberg is a humongous rock of ice floating on water, but only a small part of it is visible above the surface of the water. Getting onto an iceberg is more challenging than it seems. Icebergs are massive, so it would be daunting to...
Press Association
Boats bring people thought to be migrants to Dover
A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard the RNLI Dover Lifeboat following a small boat incident in the Channel.
Press Association
Boats arrive in Dover as migrants die attempting Channel crossing
Five people including a child died while attempting to cross the English Channel just hours after the Rwanda law aimed at deterring migrants cleared Parliament. Rishi Sunak said the “tragic” incident “underscores” the need for the...
British Movietone
HMS TRUCULENT LOST IN THAMES ESTUARY
The British Submarine ""Truculent"" which was rammed by the Swedish ship ""Divina"", sank within a minute. This is one of the most tragic naval disasters in peace time since the sinking of the ""Thetis"" in 1939. Disclaimer: British...
British Movietone
AVIATION - LIFE BOAT FROM THE AIR
Tests off Long Island of a lifeboat dropped by parachute. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
British Movietone
FIGHTING AUSTRALIAN BREAKERS
It was pretty rough for this years Maroubra Surf Carnival. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
British Movietone
HOME TOWN GREETS SMITH BROTHERS
At Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, the Smith brothers, who crossed the Atlantic in their 20 foot yacht ""Nova Espero"", were welcomed by the whole town. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
British Movietone
TAKING THE WATERS
A demonstration at Portsmouth of the self-righting Lifeboat. Should the boat capsize or go over, she is automatically brought back to safety. Engines are switched off and vents closed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
British Movietone
HURRICANE HAVOC - TO THE RESCUE AT SEA
The crew of the Portuguese fishing schooner ""Gasper"" had to be rescued when the ship foundered. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
Press Association
Footage of suspected migrants arriving in Dover
A group of people thought to be migrants are brought into Dover, Kent, by Border Force officers following a small boat incident in the Channel.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Passengers of SS Havana rescued after ship runs aground on reef in Bahamas
Title card: '93 Rescued in Sea Mishap!' / title card: 'Paramount News films actual rescue off Florida coast! Freighters pick up 6 full lifeboats from liner Havana, stranded on Bahama reef' / VS Bahama reef and SS Havana run aground on it...
Curated Video
SOUTH AFRICA: ACHILLE LAURO
Eng/Nat
The South African-based cruise company that chartered the ill-fated Achille Lauro liner is trying to calm friends and relatives of passengers.
The company says all the passengers have been accounted for.
Friends and relatives...
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Djibouti - Survivors From Achille Lauro Arrive
Officials said 254 passengers and crew from the fire-destroyed
Italian liner Achille Lauro were due to arrive in Djibouti on
Sunday (4/12) to join 71 other survivors.
RTV common WTN
aerial view uss gettysburg at sea approaching...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : El Faro cargo ship sank one confirmed dead US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard says it has discovered a body in its search for survivors of the lost El Faro cargo ship which is believed to have sunk in the Atlantic with 33 people aboard