University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1338: The Last Masts
Read about the history of the steamboat and the difficult transition that led to the eventual relinquishing of a ship's sails. This article is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
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National Library of Medicine: Darwin's Hms Beagle
The HMS Beagle is the ship Charles Darwin sailed an his journey to study life science.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Norway: What Is Matter Made Of?
Set sail with Oleif, the Viking. Make his boat move by learning all about matter and particles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Anglo Saxon England
In the fifth century C.E., people from tribes called Angles, Saxons and Jutes left their homelands in northern Europe to look for a new home. They knew that the Romans had recently left the green land of Britain unguarded, so they sailed...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Odilon Redon
French painter and graphic artist, one of the outstanding figures of Symbolism. This site contains information on Redon's art work as well as providing examples of his work.
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[Photographic Print Showing the Statue of Liberty With Boats Sailing in Front]
Collection of historic photographs of the Statue of Liberty.
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Australian Boat Sailing, Soling Class, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 24 Sep 2000
A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Phoenician Fleet on a Voyage of Discovery
A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter the Great
Peter the Great. This prince is one of the most extraordinary figures in history. As a boy he showed a great eagerness for knowledge in departments which were not generally attractive to the members of royal families. He cared nothing...