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Ghost ships
Delve into several hair-raising tales from our collection
Ships, Sea and the Stars
Discover amazing stories of the sea, space, history and creativity with Royal Museums Greenwich curators and special guests
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The captain's role on a sinking ship
Every maritime nation can tell of captains who stayed with their ships until the last moment, and sometimes beyond.
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Research guide B7: Royal Navy: Ship records
This guide outlines the National Maritime Museum's resources for researching ships of the Royal Navy
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Life on board a container ship – in pictures
Artist Zoe Childerley is embarking on a project with the National Maritime Museum to bring experiences of modern seafarers to light. How did she find her first voyage on board a container ship?
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Lascars and British merchant shipping
For our latest Caird Library and Archive display case we highlight the lives of lascars serving on board British ships, as well as their often precarious situation in Britain.