Researchers have found the wreck of the wooden schooner barge Ironton, which sank after a collision in 1894, claiming the lives of five crew members.
Tag: Ships and Shipping
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‘A Strange Dream’: A Cruise Ship Is a Floating Shelter for Displaced Turks
More than 1,000 Turkish residents displaced by the recent earthquakes are staying on a luxury boat in the Mediterranean Sea.
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In Ukraine War, Talking About Peace Is a Fight of Its Own
Russia and the West have argued for months about which side is more willing to negotiate, with the world as an audience.
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Sphere on Japanese Beach Was Just a Buoy, Experts Say
Experts said the sphere that washed ashore, leading to speculation about espionage, was nothing special. “Maybe everybody is paranoid because of balloons,” one said.
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The Good Ship Ochs
The United States lent nearly 200 Liberty cargo ships to Britain during World War II. One was named for Adolph S. Ochs, the publisher of The New York Times.