Robert's Old Ships

I use Google Maps quite a bit, and seldom for finding my way. Normally, I use it in satellite mode to look for large geological formations...

There are plenty of different model kits of historic sailing vessels, in both plastic and wood (as well as more unusual materials like met...

During my occasional eBay searches, I come across some very unusual items that still fall into the purview of maritime history, and even mo...

In discussions about the appearance of the Santa Maria , a frequently discussed item is the shape of the hull. Aside from Julio Guillen y ...

As I continue my research into the ships of Juan Ponce de Leon, questions are beginning to arise about the vessel that served as his ...

The second largest ship in Ponce de Leon's little fleet, the Santa Maria de Consolacion , has been variously called a caravel and cara...

Bergantina overtaking a felucca, by Henri Sbonski de Passebon, ca. 1700. Courtesy Harvard College Library In maritime history, we ar...