Previously, we started to look at some of the world’s most influential sailors, from past and present. In our past two blog posts, we have already looked at Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Captain James Cook. This time, we decided to change our focus entirely and not only give attention to someone who sailed within the last 6 years, but also look at a female sailor. We’re looking at Jessica Watson; the youngest sailor to sail
Tuesday 10th March saw the traditional naming ceremony of the largest cruise ship for P&O Cruises and the 11th largest in the world. The ship was christened with the name Britannia, the same name as the Queen’s former Royal Yacht which was decommissioned in 1997. Queen Elizabeth II travelled to Southampton to carry out the ceremony, where she declared the name of the ship and pressed a button which brought a bottle of sparkling wine
In our last post, we looked at the naming of the brand new cruise liner, Britannia. But do we ever think about the old ships that are being replaced? What becomes of these grand old vessels that once carried thousands across the water? Today, we shall delve into the fate of these old ladies that shall never again rule the seas. S.S. United States This cruise ship was once the jewel in the crown of
We recently started an interesting series talking about some of the most influential sailors of all time, kicking off with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to single-handedly sail non-stop around the globe. Today, we shall carry on our series by jumping back in time to the 18th century and looking at Captain James Cook. Born in 1728, James Cook grew up in Yorkshire as the son of a farm worker. At the age of
Throughout history, the world of sailing has been a great inspiration for culture and language. You may not know it, but there are plenty of commonly used phrases whose origins are nautical, and you probably use them every day. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the phrases that began at sea and have now become part of our everyday vocabulary. By and Large Meaning: generally speaking; on the whole. The words ‘by’ and
Here at Offshore Supply, we’re passionate about everything to do with boats and ships! So in our free time, we love a good old boat themed movie. In this Slideshare, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite boat movies of all time, so take a look and tick off all the films you’ve seen! If you would like more information about any of our products or services, please don’t hesitate to contact us
We’ve been getting to grips with the history of our Royal Navy in recent blog posts, but what we are yet to discuss is the might of other Navies around the globe. At one time, the British Navy was the most powerful force in the world, and the envy of other world leaders, but we have since slipped down the list as other nations have built and developed their naval forces. USA The US Navy
Historically, men of the sea are known to be a pretty superstitious lot, and it’s no surprise when you consider that sea faring is one of the oldest careers. The unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of the sea has led many sailors to turn to a little superstition in an attempt to ensure they did not fall victim to the sometimes cruel, dark depths of the ocean. Banana Ban In the 18th century, at the height
In part four of our evolution of navy series, we left off as the English Civil War ended in the defeat of the monarchy and the Commonwealth of England began. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at how the Navy was affected by this tumultuous period of time. Oliver Cromwell was an authoritarian, thought of as a dictator. However, he was also very talented, with a keen mind for military tactics. As Lord Protector
In our latest instalment of our famous ships series, we looked at the Japanese battleship, Yamato,which was a huge part of the Japanese war effort on the seas during WWII. Today, we shall look at a British ship that served during both world wars over her 30-year career. HMS Warspitewas one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships; a class of ship that was championed by Sir Winston Churchill, who was then First Lord of the Admiralty.