Indian shipbuilding has a long marine history that dates to the Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations. Shipbuilding was a significant and prosperous business in India during this point in history. Indian maritime history is recorded to have begun from the Indus...

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From the time that ships started sailing, flags were in place as a mode of communication or expression of intent. Traditionally speaking, flags have always formed an integral part of shipping, but the necessity and extent of usage have obviously reduced over time...

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Water is an attractive factor when people choose where to live. When we look for a new place of accommodation the first thing, we seek for our convenience is the 24/7 supply of water. Historically, humans have chosen to live close to the banks of rivers for domestic...

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If asked to name a few parts of the ship, a vessel’s Anchor would surely be the first item on our list when asked to name a few parts. Anchoring is a fundamental and sensitive operation for a vessel. An anchor is a device that secures a vessel to the bed of a...

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So far through the series, we have been reading about the Ships and their greatest shipwrecks. Through the vast categories of Vessels, we dive deep to read about the fearless journey taken by HMS Sickle, an S Class Submarine of the Royal Navy. During World War, I...

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In the book, “Let your life speak” Parker J. Palmer quotes, “Some journeys are direct, and some are circuitous; some are heroic, and some are fearful and muddled. But every journey, honestly undertaken, stands a chance of taking us toward the place where our deep...

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