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There are many unique and memorable things about clipper ship Cutty Sark. Her name is just one.

What was the legacy of the defeat of the Spanish Armada and Elizabeth I's famous Tilbury speech, and what can the Armada Portrait tell us about it?

On International Slavery Remembrance Day, our curator, Aaron Jaffer, remembers those forced to take their own lives during the horrific Middle Passage

Discover how the building of the House had a dramatic effect on the history of Greenwich

While practitioner in residence at Royal Museums Greenwich during 2016-2017, Paddy Hartley created new artwork in response to the histories of ex-servicemen in and around the National Maritime Museum, with the help of curators, archivists, conservators and the visiting public. In this blog post written during his residency, he reveals how the stories of two World War I servicemen inspired his work.

The ship's biscuit was an important part of the sailor's sea diet before the introduction of canned foods.

Alan Villiers was a distinguished sailor, author and photographer. His work vividly records the period of early 20th century maritime history.

The gold lace on naval officers' uniforms has traditionally be used to indicate rank. But what are its origins?

Where 'left' and 'right' could lead to confusion, 'port' and 'starboard' are perfectly clear and unambiguous to a seafarer.

The hornpipe dance hasn't always been associated with sailors and dancing on deck.