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.

Discover what to see in the night sky in June 2022, including a supermoon and a chain of galaxies

The Caird Library and Archive's new display case highlights sickness and healthcare in the Georgian Royal Navy

The Caird Library collection includes a variety of titles on medicine and its practice at sea. Perhaps the most highlighted example is the medical book used by the Bounty mutineers (RMG reference: PBD6069), but there are many more to be discovered.

Discover what to see in the night sky in May 2022, including a total lunar eclipse and a cluster of stars

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.

2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, 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 of the conflict