Naval Engineering

Discover the cutting-edge innovations and daring feats of design that are revolutionizing the world of naval engineering.

Unveiling HMS Norfolk (D21): Exploring Naval Marvels

Martin Sparks

Discover the legacy of HMS Norfolk (D21), a pioneering warship that sailed the seas with the Royal Navy, marking an epoch of innovation and exploration.

USS Washington (BB-47): The Battleship That Never Sailed

Martin Sparks

The USS Washington (BB-47), an unfinished battleship, was designed in the early 20th century as part of a burgeoning naval fleet, but its fate took a turn when international treaties dictated its incomplete status.

HNLMS Groningen (P843): The Dutch Guardian of the Seas

Martin Sparks

The HNLMS Groningen (P843) is a versatile Holland-class offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy, designed for maritime security and humanitarian missions with advanced technology and sustainable features.

USS Rushmore (LSD-47): A Marvel of Modern Naval Engineering

Martin Sparks

The USS Rushmore (LSD-47) exemplifies modern naval engineering with its advanced amphibious capabilities and significant role in global operations.

Unveiling the USS Barney (TB-25): America's Bold Torpedo Boat Adventure

Martin Sparks

Climb aboard the thrilling tale of the USS Barney (TB-25), a testament to naval innovation and human ingenuity, setting sail in 1900 as a pioneering torpedo boat constructed by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company.

Diving Deep: The Intriguing Tale of the Ha-101-Class Submarine

Martin Sparks

Discover the fascinating world of the Ha-101-class submarine, a unique engineering marvel designed by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II to bypass blockades and sustain isolated garrisons with vital supplies.

Navigating History: The Captivating Saga of HMS G7

Martin Sparks

The ocean waves have closed a colossal book of tales with HMS G7 inscribed on its pages. HMS G7 was a formidable British G-class submarine, part of the Royal Navy's ever-important underwater fleet designed for the treacherous waters of World War I.

The Unsung Heroes of the Sky: Discovering the Barnegat-Class Seaplane Tender

Martin Sparks

Explore the fascinating story of the Barnegat-class seaplane tender, an engineering marvel that supported seaplane operations across oceans and exemplified human ingenuity.