23 May 2022
The sinking of the Atlantic Conveyor: Falklands conflict oral history
Naval volunteer Howard Ormerod shares his memories of 25 May 1982, when a container ship requisitioned by the British government was hit and sunk by Argentinian forces.
19 May 2022
Sickness and health at sea
The Caird Library and Archive's new display case highlights sickness and healthcare in the Georgian Royal Navy
28 Apr 2022
The surgeon's mate by John Woodall
Learn more about Woodall's medical guide for the sea-going surgeon in the Caird Library collection
04 Apr 2022
The History of the Caird Library
Named for the Glaswegian shipowner Sir James Caird, Bt. (1864-1954), the Caird Library and Archive has been facilitating research into maritime endeavour for over eighty years. Today it is the largest maritime reference library in the world.
01 Apr 2022
Falklands 40th anniversary: remembering the conflict at sea
2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, a 74-day conflict between Argentine and British forces that resulted in more than 3,000 casualties. Curator Andrew Choong examines the war from a naval perspective, with personal testimony from both sides.
11 Mar 2022
What the Endurance shipwreck discovery tells us about the ship's final hours
For more than a century, the wreck of Shackleton's ship Endurance has lain undisturbed in the icy waters off Antarctica. Its remarkable preservation is a testament to the ship's original builders and designers.
03 Mar 2022
Paper conservation challenges at the Caird Library
Find out why centuries-old papers often look so much better than decade-old ones.