BBC3 年
18th Century Ships Compass
Although manufactured in Vannes, France in 1764 , this compass was the property of a Captain Forrest of Stirling. Although Stirling is well inland in Scotland it was once a thriving port because ...
BBC3 个月
18th Century Ships Compass
Although manufactured in Vannes, France in 1764 , this compass was the property of a Captain Forrest of Stirling. Although Stirling is well inland in Scotland it was once a thriving port because ...
Divers Accidentally Discovered an 18th-Century Pirate Ship Loaded With Priceless Loot
Wreck divers recently discovered a heavily armed, 18th-century pirate ship in the waters ... Barbary corsairs—the name for ...
BBC1 年
Smuggling in the 18th century
They chose secluded parts of the coastline to land cargos from ships. There were many suitable ... The main items smuggled in the 18th century were tea, wine, spirits and lace.
来自MSN4 个月
Gold coins stolen from 18th century shipwreck off Florida coast recovered
The coins were aboard the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet, a convoy of 11 ships filled with treasure ... by salvagers back in 2015 from a famous 18th century shipwreck off Florida's Treasure Coast ...
Bristol Post19 天
'I'm a pharmacist - 18th Century sailor disease is on the rise'
A top pharmacist has issued a warning amid reports that a disease commonly associated with 18th Century sailors is on the rise in France and Wales. Superdrug's Pharmacy Superintendent Niamh ...