The history of the First World War at sea is a long one, but also incredibly important to the success of the war for the Allied Forces. Without a strong sea presence, the German assault on sea and land would have been too much to defend against. Though the large majority of the war was fought and won on land this could never have occurred without ships. The Allied dominance of the sea allowed troops
We have previously talked about sharks in our Creatures of the Deep series, but now we’re focusing on one particular species that makes the deep sea its home: the frilled shark. They are thought to have inspired sea serpent myths in sailors, and it’s easy to see why. Their appearance is different from other sharks’, with a snake-like body and many rows of teeth. This interesting creature certainly merits its own time in the spotlight,
When you think of ships used in the war you think of destruction and wreckage; you don’t expect many to survive, yet some did and are still in good condition. The UK has several old warships that withstood the test of time and can still float, remaining as impressive and imposing as they used to. But how old is Britain’s oldest surviving floating warship? HMS Trincomalee The HMS Trincomalee vessel was built in Bombay, India
Naval warfare has been a major theatre of modern war, building upon its importance as ancient civilisations used it to seek new lands to conquer and it became an integral part of European expansion in the fifteenth century. From a tool of discovery, it transformed to a real battleground which wars hinged upon. A fact which made naval tactics an integral aspect of the First World War. In the first all-out global war, advantage needed
Any boat owner knows that there are a number of safety measures they must take to ensure that they and any other crewmembers stay safe whilst sailing. However, a boat owner in Exmouth recently defied important safety measures, resulting in a call out for the RNLI volunteers. The boat owner reportedly swam out approximately 50m in particularly dark and cold conditions due to concern for the safety of his boat. Once aboard his vessel, the
At Offshore supply we know that the ocean is one of the most fascinating places on Earth, more diverse and wild than even the thickest jungle in the world. With so much life and diversity beneath the depths, it is easy to not realise how much is beneath your feet when you are on your boat in the open sea. However, there could be an ocean giant directly below your feet and you would never
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, and it’s said that humans have explored less than 5% of it. Water covers more than 70% of our planet, and this expanse is home to a wide variety of living organisms. We’ve previously talked about the beautiful orca and the incredible shark, so now we’re turning our attention to another fantastic creature: the squid. This animal has been misunderstood for a very long time. In fact, sightings
Owning your own boat can feel like the perfect ticket to freedom. You can go anywhere on the strength of your own sail, but there are some limitations even in the face of such freedom. Sailing abroad comes with a number of considerations and preparations that you must complete in order to sail successfully. So, what do you need to keep in mind when you are boating in foreign waters? Essential Paperwork One of the
Whether you can believe it or not, we have already got to that time of year again! Christmas is fast approaching and here at Offshore Supply, we are getting ready to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in 2017. This is the perfect opportunity for us to say thank you to all of our customers who have been with us over the course of the year – we hope your 2016 has been as great
There are many amazing creatures that lurk deep under the water. Forever invisible to the still waters of the surface, it is said that the ocean can be extremely lonely, but you are in fact constantly surrounded by life… it is simply below your feet. One of the amazing life forms that exist so far below the surface of the ocean is sharks. A group of fish that are one of the deadliest predators in